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Compare VAF vs. GRNV
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 VanEck MSCI Australian Sustainable Equity ETF (GRNV). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAF | GRNV | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 205 | 603 |
Median incremental investment | $1,019.16 | $676.76 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,525.05 | $1,399.95 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VAF | GRNV | |
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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. | GRNV.AX was created on 2016-04-27 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. GRNV.AX gives investors access to a diversified portfolio of sustainable Australian companies selected on the basis of in-depth analysis by world leading research agency MSCI ESG Research. GRNV.AX aims to provide investment returns, before fees and other costs, which track the performance of the Index. |
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 %) | Westpac Banking Corp (5.30 %) Transurban Group (5.29 %) Telstra Group Ltd (5.12 %) |
Top 3 industries | Industrials (27.70 %) Financials (21.49 %) Communication Services (12.76 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (94.04 %) New Zealand (3.05 %) United States (2.91 %) | |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.35 % |
Key Summary
VAF | GRNV | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | VanEck |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD | MSCI Australia IMI Select SRI Screened Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.35 % |
Price | $45.77 | $30.68 |
Size | $6.639 million | $182.945 million |
10Y return | -9.85 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.19 % | 4.29 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 31/10/2012 | 02/05/2016 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAF | GRNV | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 205 | 603 |
Median incremental investment | $1,019.16 | $676.76 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,525.05 | $1,399.95 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAF | GRNV | |
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VAF | GRNV |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
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 |