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Compare VAF vs. HVST
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 Australian Dividend Harvester Active ETF (HVST). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAF | HVST | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 301 | 65 |
Median incremental investment | $1,008.07 | $990.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,051.28 | $2,500.63 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAF | HVST | |
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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. | HVST.AX was created on 2014-10-29 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. HVST.AX aims to provide exposure to large-cap Australian shares, along with the potential for franked income that is at least 1.5x the yield of the Australian broad sharemarket on an annual basis. |
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 AUSTRALIA 200 ETF (24.76 %) BETASHARES S&P/ASX FINANCIAL S (9.17 %) BETASHARES AUSTRALIAN RESOURCE (8.33 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (50.40 %) Financials (13.41 %) Health Care (6.26 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (97.05 %) United States (2.00 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (0.56 %) | |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.65 % |
Key Summary
VAF | HVST | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.65 % |
Price | $46.62 | $13.97 |
Size | $6.960 million | $262.863 million |
10Y return | -6.35 % | -38.62 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.18 % | 5.48 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 31/10/2012 | 03/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAF | HVST | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 301 | 65 |
Median incremental investment | $1,008.07 | $990.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,051.28 | $2,500.63 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAF | HVST | |
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VAF | HVST |
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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 |