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Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF

ASX

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Overview
Performance

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 Ftse 100 Currency Hedged ETF (H100). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VAF

H100

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

180

1

Median incremental investment

$1,018.39

$767.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,447.63

$1,645.76

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

VAF

H100

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.

N/A

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 %)

SHELL PLC (9.24 %)

ASTRAZENECA PLC (8.01 %)

HSBC HOLDINGS PLC (6.44 %)

Top 3 industries

Financials (17.65 %)

Consumer Staples (17.44 %)

Energy (13.29 %)

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.1 %

0 %


Key Summary

VAF

H100

Issuer

Vanguard

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

Stock

Management fee

0.1 %

0 %

Price

$45.75

$11.12

Size

$6.917 million

N/A

10Y return

-8.57 %

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.14 %

0.81 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

31/10/2012

24/10/2023

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VAF

H100

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

180

1

Median incremental investment

$1,018.39

$767.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,447.63

$1,645.76

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

VAF

H100

Pros

  • Exposure to more markets and sectors

  • Higher dividend/distribution yield

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Lower price growth

  • Exposure to 1 market and 1 sector only

  • Lower dividend/distribution yield

VAF

H100

Exposure to more markets and sectors

Exposure to 1 market and 1 sector only

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher dividend/distribution yield

Lower dividend/distribution yield

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