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Compare VAF vs. HGBL
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 Global Shares ETF - Currency Hedged (HGBL). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAF | HGBL | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 180 | 59 |
Median incremental investment | $1,018.39 | $3,998.73 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,447.63 | $16,465.12 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VAF | HGBL | |
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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. | HGBL.AX was created on 2023-05-16 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The investment objective of each Fund is to provide an investment return, before fees and expenses, that aims to track the performance of the relevant 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 %) | Betashares Global Shares ETF (100.00 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (29.91 %) Information Technology (23.98 %) Health Care (8.49 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (71.69 %) Japan (6.93 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.99 %) | |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.11 % |
Key Summary
VAF | HGBL | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD | Solactive GBS Developed Markets ex Australia Large & Mid Cap Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.11 % |
Price | $45.75 | $68.32 |
Size | $6.917 million | $1.101 billion |
10Y return | -8.66 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.14 % | 0.43 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 31/10/2012 | 17/05/2023 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAF | HGBL | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 180 | 59 |
Median incremental investment | $1,018.39 | $3,998.73 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,447.63 | $16,465.12 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAF | HGBL | |
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VAF | HGBL |
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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 |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |