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Compare VAF vs. MQWS

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, 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 Walter Scott Global Equity Active ETF (MQWS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VAF

MQWS

Popularity

Low

N/A

Pearlers invested

304

0

Median incremental investment

$1,004.48

$0

Median investment frequency

Monthly

N/A

Median total investment

$2,093.40

$0

Average age group

> 35

N/A

Key Summary

VAF

MQWS

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 6.98m in AUM and 789 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.

MQWS.AX was created on 2023-11-22 by Macquarie. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The Fund aims to achieve a long-term total return (before fees and expenses) that exceeds the MSCI World ex Australia Index, in $A unhedged with net dividends reinvested.

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 %)

Microsoft Corp (4.89 %)

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd ADR (4.56 %)

Amphenol Corp Class A (4.02 %)

Top 3 industries

Information Technology (43.21 %)

Financials (19.40 %)

Consumer Discretionary (15.46 %)

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.1 %

1.28 %

Key Summary

VAF

MQWS

Issuer

Vanguard

Macquarie

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.1 %

1.28 %

Price

$46.52

$9.23

Size

$6.895 million

N/A

10Y return

-7.16 %

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.18 %

16.23 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

31/10/2012

21/11/2023

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

VAF

MQWS

Popularity

Low

N/A

Pearlers invested

304

0

Median incremental investment

$1,004.48

$0

Median investment frequency

Monthly

N/A

Median total investment

$2,093.40

$0

Average age group

> 35

N/A

Pros and Cons

VAF

MQWS

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Lower price growth

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

VAF

MQWS

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield