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Compare VAF vs. ROBO
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 Global X Robo Global Robotics & Automation ETF (ROBO). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAF | ROBO | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 304 | 518 |
Median incremental investment | $1,004.48 | $649.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,093.40 | $1,301.10 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAF | ROBO | |
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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. 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. | ROBO.AX was created on 2017-09-13 by Global X. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on theme equity. The ETF currently has 244.95m in AUM and 77 holdings. The Fund aims to provide investors with a return that (before fees and expenses) tracks the performance of the ROBO.AX Global Robotics and Automation Index (the Index) |
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 %) | Symbotic Inc Ordinary Shares - Class A (2.06 %) AutoStore Holdings Ltd Ordinary Shares (2.04 %) Celestica Inc Ordinary Shares (Subordinate Voting) (2.02 %) |
Top 3 industries | Industrials (52.46 %) Information Technology (47.54 %) Consumer Staples (15.08 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (42.78 %) Japan (18.81 %) Taiwan (8.37 %) | |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.82 % |
Key Summary
VAF | ROBO | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Global X |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD | ROBO Global Robotics and Automation TR Index |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.82 % |
Price | $46.52 | $86.74 |
Size | $6.948 million | $246.651 million |
10Y return | -7.16 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.18 % | 3.76 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 31/10/2012 | 14/09/2017 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAF | ROBO | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 304 | 518 |
Median incremental investment | $1,004.48 | $649.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,093.40 | $1,301.10 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAF | ROBO | |
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VAF | ROBO |
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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 |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |