Compare AU
Compare VAF vs. GLOB
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 Barrow Hanley Global Share Fund (Managed Fund) (GLOB). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAF | GLOB | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 193 | 5 |
Median incremental investment | $1,019.37 | $992.24 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,463.48 | $4,542.81 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VAF | GLOB | |
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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. | GLOB.AX was created on 2022-06-06 by Barrow Hanley. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The fund aims to provide investors with long-term capital growth through investment in quality global shares and to outperform the MSCI World Net Total Return Index (AUD) (before fees and taxes) over rolling three-year periods. |
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 %) | Bank of Nova Scotia (3.31 %) Comcast Corp Class A (2.93 %) Merck & Co Inc (2.90 %) |
Top 3 industries | Health Care (20.87 %) Utilities (18.30 %) Financials (12.59 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (51.22 %) France (7.50 %) Canada (7.35 %) | |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.99 % |
Key Summary
VAF | GLOB | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Barrow Hanley |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD | MSCI World Index |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.99 % |
Price | $45.62 | $4.89 |
Size | $6.639 million | N/A |
10Y return | -10.02 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.19 % | 3.69 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 31/10/2012 | 05/06/2022 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAF | GLOB | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 193 | 5 |
Median incremental investment | $1,019.37 | $992.24 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,463.48 | $4,542.81 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAF | GLOB | |
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VAF | GLOB |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |