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Compare VAF vs. QHAL
Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.
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 QHAL. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAF | QHAL | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 181 | 62 |
Median incremental investment | $1,018.39 | $865.83 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,487.24 | $5,067.60 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAF | QHAL | |
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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. | QHAL.AX was created on 2019-03-21 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. QHAL.AX seeks to provide investors with access to a diversified portfolio of quality international companies from developed markets (ex-Australia) hedged into Australian dollars with the aim of providing investment returns, before fees and other costs, which track the performance of the Index. |
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 %) | MSCI Global 'Quality' (ex-AUS hedged) (100 %) |
Top 3 industries | ||
Top 3 countries | United States (77.72 %) Switzerland (4.96 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (4.17 %) | |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.43 % |
Key Summary
VAF | QHAL | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | VanEck |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD | MSCI World ex Australia Quality 100% Hedged to AUD Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.43 % |
Price | $45.87 | $49.50 |
Size | $6.774 million | $1.531 billion |
10Y return | -8.42 % | N/A |
Annual distribution/ dividend yield (5Y) | 2.14 % | 1.82 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 31/10/2012 | 25/03/2019 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAF | QHAL | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 181 | 62 |
Median incremental investment | $1,018.39 | $865.83 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,487.24 | $5,067.60 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAF | QHAL | |
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VAF | QHAL |
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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 |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |