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Compare VAF vs. MMKT
Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.
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 MMKT. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAF | MMKT | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 450 | 28 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $7,719.36 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,176.32 | $6,835.92 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAF | MMKT | |
|---|---|---|
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. | MMKT.AX was created on 2023-11-22 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 646.79m in AUM and 22 holdings. MMKT.AX aims to generate a yield (before fees and expenses) that exceeds the Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index (Benchmark), from a portfolio of Australian dollar cash and short-term money market securities issued by investment grade entities |
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 %) | Betashares Australian Cash Plus Active ETF (100 %) |
Top 3 industries | ||
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0 % |
Key Summary
VAF | MMKT | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD | Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0 % |
Price | $45.38 | $50.09 |
Size | $6.753 million | $666.705 million |
10Y return | -10.12 % | N/A |
Annual distribution/ dividend yield (5Y) | 2.19 % | 3.23 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 31/10/2012 | 23/11/2023 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAF | MMKT | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 450 | 28 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $7,719.36 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,176.32 | $6,835.92 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAF | MMKT | |
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Cons |
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VAF | MMKT |
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Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |