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Compare VAF vs. IKO
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 iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (IKO). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAF | IKO | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 441 | 75 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,129.57 | $1,913.28 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAF | IKO | |
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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. | IKO.AX was created on 2000-05-09 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the MSCI Korea 25/50 Index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of Korean large-, mid- & small- capitalisation companies |
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 %) | SK HYNIX INC (22.79 %) SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS LTD (22.44 %) SK SQUARE LTD (2.79 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (36.22 %) Industrials (20.26 %) Financials (14.10 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Korea (100.00 %) | |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.59 % |
Key Summary
VAF | IKO | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | iShares |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD | MSCI Korea 25/50 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.59 % |
Price | $45.21 | $240.21 |
Size | $6.808 million | $216.262 million |
10Y return | -10.30 % | 231.32 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.19 % | 2.15 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 31/10/2012 | 15/11/2007 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAF | IKO | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 441 | 75 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,129.57 | $1,913.28 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAF | IKO | |
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VAF | IKO |
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Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |