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Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF

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Overview
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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 Bloomberg AusBond Government Inflation (ILB). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VAF

ILB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

181

8

Median incremental investment

$1,018.39

$1,363.22

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$2,487.24

$4,287.40

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

VAF

ILB

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.

ILB.AX was created on 2012-03-12 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the Bloomberg AusBond Inflation Government 0+ Yr Index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of a segment of the Australian bond market comprised of inflation-linked fixed income securities.

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 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (17.85 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (16.44 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (15.04 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (99.80 %)

Communication Services (0.20 %)

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.1 %

0.18 %


Key Summary

VAF

ILB

Issuer

Vanguard

iShares

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Bloomberg AusBond Inflation Government (0+Y) Index - AUD-Australian Dollar

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.1 %

0.18 %

Price

$46.06

$126.10

Size

$6.774 million

$871.952 million

10Y return

-8.05 %

12.15 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.14 %

1.14 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

31/10/2012

14/03/2012

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VAF

ILB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

181

8

Median incremental investment

$1,018.39

$1,363.22

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$2,487.24

$4,287.40

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

VAF

ILB

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Lower price growth

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

VAF

ILB

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield

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