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Compare VAF vs. KSM

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
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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 KSM. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VAF

KSM

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

192

1

Median incremental investment

$1,019.58

$1,004.26

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,455.38

$936.88

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Key Summary

VAF

KSM

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.

KSM.AX was created on 2013-12-01 by K2. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The Fund aims to deliver capital growth over the Long-Term by seeking out opportunities in undervalued companies in all market cycles

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 %)

K2 Australian Small Cap Fund (Hedge Fund) (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.1 %

1.31 %


Key Summary

VAF

KSM

Issuer

Vanguard

K2

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.1 %

1.31 %

Price

$45.68

$2.39

Size

$6.639 million

N/A

10Y return

-9.94 %

N/A

Annual distribution/β€Šdividend yield (5Y)

2.19 %

0.21 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

31/10/2012

15/12/2015

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VAF

KSM

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

192

1

Median incremental investment

$1,019.58

$1,004.26

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,455.38

$936.88

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Pros and Cons

VAF

KSM

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Lower price growth

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

VAF

KSM

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield

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