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Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF

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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 BetaShares Nasdaq 100 Yield Max (Managed Fund) (QMAX). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VAF

QMAX

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

192

7

Median incremental investment

$1,019.58

$1,582.66

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,455.38

$7,480.70

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

VAF

QMAX

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.

QMAX.AX was created on 2022-10-04 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. QMAX.AX aims to provide regular income along with exposure to a portfolio of the top 100 companies listed on the Nasdaq stock 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 %)

NDX UL 02/21/25 C22225 (0 %)

INVESCO NASDAQ 100 ETF (59.15 %)

BETASHARES NASDAQ 100 ETF (39.60 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (99.97 %)

Communication Services (0.00 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (97.16 %)

Netherlands (0.95 %)

Brazil (0.69 %)

Management fee

0.1 %

0.68 %


Key Summary

VAF

QMAX

Issuer

Vanguard

BetaShares

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.1 %

0.68 %

Price

$45.62

$31.48

Size

$6.639 million

$29.409 million

10Y return

-10.06 %

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.19 %

3.00 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

31/10/2012

06/10/2022

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VAF

QMAX

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

192

7

Median incremental investment

$1,019.58

$1,582.66

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,455.38

$7,480.70

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

VAF

QMAX

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

VAF

QMAX

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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