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Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF

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Overview
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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 Morningstar International Shares Active ETF (Managed Fund) (MSTR). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VAF

MSTR

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

193

1

Median incremental investment

$1,019.37

$505.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Weekly

Median total investment

$2,463.48

$2,217.60

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

VAF

MSTR

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.

MSTR.AX was created on 2013-07-01 by Morningstar. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. To achieve meaningful capital growth over the medium-to-long term, while minimising the risk of permanent capital loss, by providing exposure to listed international shares

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 %)

Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd (2.98 %)

Illinois Tool Works Inc (2.40 %)

Visa Inc Class A (2.18 %)

Top 3 industries

Industrials (31.54 %)

Communication Services (25.85 %)

Information Technology (21.36 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (57.24 %)

Japan (10.25 %)

Taiwan (5.63 %)

Management fee

0.1 %

0.39 %


Key Summary

VAF

MSTR

Issuer

Vanguard

Morningstar

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.1 %

0.39 %

Price

$45.65

$9.90

Size

$6.639 million

N/A

10Y return

-9.69 %

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.19 %

7.65 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

31/10/2012

12/11/2019

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VAF

MSTR

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

193

1

Median incremental investment

$1,019.37

$505.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Weekly

Median total investment

$2,463.48

$2,217.60

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

VAF

MSTR

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

VAF

MSTR

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower exposure to US market

Higher exposure to US market

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield

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