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Compare VAF vs. MQEG
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 Macquarie Core Global Equity Active ETF (MQEG). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAF | MQEG | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 420 | 19 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $2,009.80 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,989.24 | $3,222.42 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAF | MQEG | |
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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 6.89m in AUM and 827 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. | MQEG.AX was created on 2024-05-13 by Macquarie. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The Fund provides exposure to a diversified portfolio of Global equities through securities listed, or expected to be listed, on global developed market exchanges |
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 %) | NVIDIA Corp (5.81 %) Apple Inc (4.57 %) Microsoft Corp (3.80 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (61.55 %) Communication Services (15.64 %) Consumer Discretionary (15.16 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (72.82 %) Japan (5.01 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.92 %) | |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.08 % |
Key Summary
VAF | MQEG | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Macquarie |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD | MSCI World ex-Australia ex-Tobacco Net Dividends Reinvested Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.08 % |
Price | $45.21 | $12.49 |
Size | $6.831 million | N/A |
10Y return | -8.87 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.16 % | 0.75 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 31/10/2012 | 14/05/2024 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAF | MQEG | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 420 | 19 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $2,009.80 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,989.24 | $3,222.42 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAF | MQEG | |
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VAF | MQEG |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |