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Compare VAF vs. PGA1

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, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are VAF and PGA1. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VAF

PGA1

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

228

2

Median incremental investment

$1,018.39

$3,880.75

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,158.07

$6,745.44

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

VAF

PGA1

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.

PGA1.AX was created on 2024-11-25 by Plato. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The Fund aims to outperform the Benchmark over a rolling 5-year basis

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 %)

Plato Global Alpha Fund Complex ETF (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.1 %

0 %


Key Summary

VAF

PGA1

Issuer

Vanguard

Plato

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD

MSCI World Index

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.1 %

0 %

Price

$46.53

$10.81

Size

$6.639 million

N/A

10Y return

-6.28 %

N/A

Annual distribution/β€Šdividend yield (5Y)

2.16 %

- %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

31/10/2012

24/11/2024

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VAF

PGA1

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

228

2

Median incremental investment

$1,018.39

$3,880.75

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,158.07

$6,745.44

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

VAF

PGA1

Pros

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

VAF

PGA1

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield