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Compare VAF vs. NDQ
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 NASDAQ US 100 (NDQ). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAF | NDQ | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 180 | 5,410 |
Median incremental investment | $1,018.39 | $999.95 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,447.63 | $3,039.60 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VAF | NDQ | |
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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. 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. | BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ) seeks to track the performance of the NASDAQ 100 index before account fees, expenses and taxes. The index tracks 100 of the largest non-financial companies listed on the NASDAQ market. |
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 %) | APPLE INC (9.02 %) MICROSOFT CORP (8.37 %) NVIDIA CORP (7.79 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (51.40 %) Consumer Discretionary (12.87 %) Communication Services (12.06 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (97.15 %) Netherlands (0.92 %) Brazil (0.69 %) | |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.48 % |
Key Summary
VAF | NDQ | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD | NASDAQ 100 Index |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.48 % |
Price | $45.75 | $50.66 |
Size | $6.774 million | $5.516 billion |
10Y return | -8.57 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.14 % | 2.91 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 31/10/2012 | 26/05/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAF | NDQ | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 180 | 5,410 |
Median incremental investment | $1,018.39 | $999.95 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,447.63 | $3,039.60 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAF | NDQ | |
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VAF | NDQ |
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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 |