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Compare VAF vs. HYGG
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 Hyperion Global Growth Companies Fund - Active ETF (HYGG). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAF | HYGG | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 301 | 115 |
Median incremental investment | $1,008.07 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,051.28 | $3,013.08 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VAF | HYGG | |
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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. | HYGG.AX was created on 2014-06-01 by Hyperion. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The ETF currently has 3668.66m in AUM and 7 holdings. The Fund aims to achieve long-term returns above the benchmark, and minimise the risk of permanent capital loss |
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 %) | Tesla Inc (12.29 %) ServiceNow Inc (9.42 %) Microsoft Corp (7.95 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (40.46 %) Consumer Discretionary (27.08 %) Communication Services (16.69 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (87.99 %) Netherlands (6.45 %) France (5.56 %) | |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.7 % |
Key Summary
VAF | HYGG | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Hyperion |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD | MSCI World Index |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.7 % |
Price | $46.60 | $7.17 |
Size | $6.960 million | $3.664 billion |
10Y return | -6.39 % | 448.42 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.18 % | - % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 31/10/2012 | 21/03/2021 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAF | HYGG | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 301 | 115 |
Median incremental investment | $1,008.07 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,051.28 | $3,013.08 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAF | HYGG | |
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VAF | HYGG |
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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 |