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Compare VAF vs. GGFD
Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.
Overview
When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are a popular choice. Two well-known options in the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) are the Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF (VAF) and the BetaShares Geared Long Us Tr Bond Ch (Hedge Fund) (GGFD). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAF | GGFD | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 180 | 1 |
Median incremental investment | $1,018.39 | $4,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,447.63 | $471.12 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VAF | GGFD | |
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Strategy | VAF.AX was created on 2012-10-29 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index before taking into account fees, expenses and tax. | GGFD.AX was created on 2023-12-04 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. Betashares Geared Long U.S. Treasury Bond Fund Currency Hedged (hedge fund) offers geared exposure to the returns of 10-year US Treasury Bonds, hedged for currency exposure |
Top 3 holdings | Australia Government Bond 4.25 2026-04-21 (2.95 %) Australia Government Bond 3.25 2025-04-21 (2.84 %) Australia Government Bond 0.25 2024-11-21 (2.73 %) | US 10YR ULTRA FUT SEP24 (0 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (105.83 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (-5.83 %) |
Top 3 industries | ||
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.99 % |
Key Summary
VAF | GGFD | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.99 % |
Price | $45.75 | $19.63 |
Size | $6.917 million | N/A |
10Y return | -8.57 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.14 % | - % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 31/10/2012 | 05/12/2023 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAF | GGFD | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 180 | 1 |
Median incremental investment | $1,018.39 | $4,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,447.63 | $471.12 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAF | GGFD | |
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VAF | GGFD |
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Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |