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Compare VAF vs. RCAP
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 Resolution Cap Global Prop Sec (Managed Fund) (RCAP). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAF | RCAP | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 180 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $1,018.39 | $6,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,447.63 | $10,212.79 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAF | RCAP | |
|---|---|---|
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. | RCAP.AX was created on 2022-02-22 by Resolution Capital. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on real estate equity. The Fund aims to achieve an annual total return that exceeds the total return of the Benchmark after fees on a rolling 3 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 %) | Welltower Inc (8.93 %) Equinix Inc (6.60 %) Ventas Inc (6.50 %) |
Top 3 industries | Real Estate (100.00 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (60.84 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (11.25 %) France (6.53 %) | |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.8 % |
Key Summary
VAF | RCAP | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | Resolution Capital |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.8 % |
Price | $45.75 | $1.685 |
Size | $6.917 million | N/A |
10Y return | -8.57 % | 17.50 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.14 % | 1.59 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 31/10/2012 | 21/02/2022 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAF | RCAP | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 180 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $1,018.39 | $6,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,447.63 | $10,212.79 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAF | RCAP | |
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VAF | RCAP |
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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 |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |