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Compare VAF vs. QSML
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 MSCI World Small Cap Quality 150 (ex AUS) (QSML). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAF | QSML | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 180 | 89 |
Median incremental investment | $1,018.39 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,447.63 | $4,960.80 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAF | QSML | |
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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. | QSML.AX was created on 2021-03-08 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The Fund gives investors a diversified portfolio of 150 international developed market small-cap quality growth companies having durable business models and sustainable competitive advantages. |
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 %) | Comfort Systems USA Inc (1.73 %) Toll Brothers Inc (1.38 %) Casey's General Stores Inc (1.32 %) |
Top 3 industries | Industrials (51.56 %) Consumer Staples (19.01 %) Financials (18.40 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (81.64 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (8.09 %) Japan (2.80 %) | |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.59 % |
Key Summary
VAF | QSML | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | VanEck |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD | MSCI World ex Australia Small Cap Quality 150 Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.59 % |
Price | $45.75 | $31.80 |
Size | $6.774 million | $1.132 billion |
10Y return | -8.57 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.14 % | 1.08 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 31/10/2012 | 09/03/2021 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAF | QSML | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 180 | 89 |
Median incremental investment | $1,018.39 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,447.63 | $4,960.80 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAF | QSML | |
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VAF | QSML |
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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 |