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Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF

ASX

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Buy

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 Investments Australian Government Bond ETF (RGB). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VAF

RGB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

304

1

Median incremental investment

$1,004.48

$643.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$2,093.40

$0

Average age group

> 35

N/A

Key Summary

VAF

RGB

Strategy

VAF.AX was created on 2012-10-29 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 6.98m in AUM and 789 holdings. 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.

RGB.AX was created on 2012-03-08 by Russell. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. To aim to provide a total return before costs and tax, in line with the DBIQ 5-10 year Australian Government Bond 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 %)

Australia (Commonwealth of) 1.5% (10.17 %)

Australia (Commonwealth of) 1% (10.16 %)

Australia (Commonwealth of) 3% (10.12 %)

Top 3 industries

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.1 %

0.24 %

Key Summary

VAF

RGB

Issuer

Vanguard

Russell

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD

DBIQ 5-10 year Australian Government Bond Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.1 %

0.24 %

Price

$46.52

$19.43

Size

$6.948 million

$251.920 million

10Y return

-7.16 %

-9.21 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.18 %

2.31 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

31/10/2012

13/03/2012

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

VAF

RGB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

304

1

Median incremental investment

$1,004.48

$643.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$2,093.40

$0

Average age group

> 35

N/A

Pros and Cons

VAF

RGB

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

VAF

RGB

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield