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Compare VAF vs. INES

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF

ASX

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Overview
Performance

Overview

When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are VAF and INES. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VAF

INES

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

181

21

Median incremental investment

$1,018.39

$851.70

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,476.98

$4,413.52

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

VAF

INES

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.

INES.AX was created on 2019-06-11 by Intelligent Investor . The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. To invest in a portfolio of ethically and socially responsible undervalued stocks to achieve medium to long-term capital growth.

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 %)

Intelligent Investor Ethical Share Fund (Managed Fund) (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.1 %

0.97 %


Key Summary

VAF

INES

Issuer

Vanguard

Intelligent Investor

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.1 %

0.97 %

Price

$45.75

$3.43

Size

$6.774 million

$74.418 million

10Y return

-8.57 %

N/A

Annual distribution/ dividend yield (5Y)

2.14 %

4.41 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

31/10/2012

12/06/2019

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VAF

INES

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

181

21

Median incremental investment

$1,018.39

$851.70

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,476.98

$4,413.52

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

VAF

INES

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

VAF

INES

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield

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