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Compare VAF vs. GXLD

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF

ASX

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Overview
Performance

Overview

When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are VAF and GXLD. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VAF

GXLD

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

181

6

Median incremental investment

$1,018.39

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Quarterly

Median total investment

$2,487.24

$1,086.02

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Key Summary

VAF

GXLD

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.

GXLD.AX was created on 2024-04-29 by Global X. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on gold commodities. The Global X Gold Bullion ETF (GXLD.AX) seeks to provide a return that tracks the performance of the price of gold bullion in Australian dollars

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 %)

Global X Gold Bullion ETF (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.1 %

0.15 %


Key Summary

VAF

GXLD

Issuer

Vanguard

Global X

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Solactive Gold Spot London Close Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.1 %

0.15 %

Price

$46.06

$42.28

Size

$6.774 million

$14.793 million

10Y return

-8.30 %

N/A

Annual distribution/โ€Šdividend yield (5Y)

2.14 %

- %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

31/10/2012

30/04/2024

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VAF

GXLD

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

181

6

Median incremental investment

$1,018.39

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Quarterly

Median total investment

$2,487.24

$1,086.02

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Pros and Cons

VAF

GXLD

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Lower price growth

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

VAF

GXLD

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield

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