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Compare VAF vs. QRE
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 BetaShares Australian Resources Sector ETF (QRE). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAF | QRE | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 205 | 85 |
Median incremental investment | $1,019.16 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,525.05 | $1,775.25 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAF | QRE | |
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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. | QRE.AX was created on 2010-12-10 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on theme equity. The ETF currently has 250.72m in AUM and 46 holdings. QRE.AX aims to track the performance an index (before fees and expenses) comprising the largest ASX-listed companies in the resources sector, including BHP, Rio Tinto, Woodside Petroleum and more. |
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 %) | S&P/ASX 200 R IDX MAR25 (0 %) BHP GROUP LTD (38.72 %) WOODSIDE ENERGY GROUP LTD (9.42 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (75.49 %) Energy (17.65 %) Other (6.86 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (97.20 %) United States (2.39 %) China (0.41 %) | |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.34 % |
Key Summary
VAF | QRE | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD | Solactive Australia Resources Sector Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Gross |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.34 % |
Price | $45.77 | $6.75 |
Size | $6.639 million | $252.664 million |
10Y return | -9.85 % | 43.31 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.19 % | 9.10 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 31/10/2012 | 15/12/2010 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAF | QRE | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 205 | 85 |
Median incremental investment | $1,019.16 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,525.05 | $1,775.25 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAF | QRE | |
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VAF | QRE |
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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 |