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Compare VAF vs. IZZ
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 China Large-Cap ETF (IZZ). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAF | IZZ | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 429 | 67 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,023.20 | $3,263.36 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAF | IZZ | |
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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. The ETF currently has 6.76m in AUM and 835 holdings. 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. | IZZ.AX was created on 2004-10-05 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the FTSE China 50 Index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of 50 of the largest and most liquid Chinese companies which trade on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange |
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 %) | TENCENT HOLDINGS LTD (10.00 %) ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LTD (8.96 %) XIAOMI CORP (7.49 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (59.03 %) Consumer Discretionary (16.54 %) Communication Services (12.68 %) | |
Top 3 countries | China (91.42 %) Hong Kong (6.92 %) United States (1.66 %) | |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.74 % |
Key Summary
VAF | IZZ | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | iShares |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD | FTSE China 50 Net Tax USD Index |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.74 % |
Price | $45.15 | $50.50 |
Size | $6.751 million | $480.798 million |
10Y return | -9.05 % | 10.99 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.21 % | 2.26 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 31/10/2012 | 15/11/2007 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAF | IZZ | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 429 | 67 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,023.20 | $3,263.36 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAF | IZZ | |
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VAF | IZZ |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |