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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 Russell Aussie Dividends (RDV). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VAF

RDV

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

180

26

Median incremental investment

$1,018.39

$553.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,447.63

$1,379.39

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

VAF

RDV

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.

RDV.AX was created on 2010-05-11 by Russell. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on high dividend yield equity. The Fund aims to provide a total return before costs and tax, in line with the Russell Australia High Dividend Index over the long term.

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 %)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.68 %)

BHP Group Ltd (6.75 %)

Westpac Banking Corp (5.89 %)

Top 3 industries

Financials (64.11 %)

Materials (14.57 %)

Communication Services (7.99 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (99.57 %)

China (0.43 %)

Management fee

0.1 %

0.34 %


Key Summary

VAF

RDV

Issuer

Vanguard

Russell

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Russell Australia High Dividend Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.1 %

0.34 %

Price

$45.75

$31.71

Size

$6.917 million

$256.108 million

10Y return

-8.57 %

10.64 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.14 %

6.63 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

31/10/2012

14/05/2010

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VAF

RDV

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

180

26

Median incremental investment

$1,018.39

$553.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,447.63

$1,379.39

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

VAF

RDV

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

VAF

RDV

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield

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