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Compare VAF vs. IHD
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 S&P/ASX Aussie Dividend Opportunities (IHD). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAF | IHD | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 180 | 27 |
Median incremental investment | $1,018.39 | $644.56 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,447.63 | $1,334.92 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAF | IHD | |
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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. | IHD.AX was created on 2010-12-06 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on high dividend yield equity. The ETF currently has 305.98m in AUM and 51 holdings. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of 50 ASX listed stocks that offer high dividend yields while meeting diversification, profitability and tradability requirements as well as being screened for sustainability considerations |
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 %) | RIO TINTO LTD (9.87 %) FORTESCUE LTD (8.72 %) WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION CORP (8.18 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (42.51 %) Materials (22.84 %) Industrials (13.44 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (99.25 %) New Zealand (0.75 %) | |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.23 % |
Key Summary
VAF | IHD | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | iShares |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD | S&P/ASX Dividend Opportunities Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.23 % |
Price | $45.75 | $14.51 |
Size | $6.774 million | $313.421 million |
10Y return | -8.57 % | 3.05 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.14 % | 7.42 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 31/10/2012 | 09/12/2010 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAF | IHD | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 180 | 27 |
Median incremental investment | $1,018.39 | $644.56 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,447.63 | $1,334.92 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAF | IHD | |
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VAF | IHD |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |