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Compare VAF vs. SMLL
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 Betashares Australian Small Companies Select ETF (SMLL). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAF | SMLL | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 436 | 22 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $2,011.93 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $2,003.84 | $2,108.70 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAF | SMLL | |
|---|---|---|
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. | SMLL.AX was created on 2017-04-07 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The ETF currently has 330.88m in AUM and 59 holdings. The fund aims to outperform the S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Accumulation Index over the medium to long term (after fees and expenses) by investing in a portfolio of high quality, profitable small companies. |
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 %) | CLEANAWAY WASTE MANAGEMENT LTD (4.56 %) BANK OF QUEENSLAND LTD (4.50 %) EAGERS AUTOMOTIVE LTD (4.25 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (32.78 %) Consumer Discretionary (18.57 %) Real Estate (11.77 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (96.92 %) China (3.08 %) | |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.0039 % |
Key Summary
VAF | SMLL | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.0039 % |
Price | $45.03 | $4.26 |
Size | $6.755 million | $329.856 million |
10Y return | -9.54 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.16 % | 4.29 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 31/10/2012 | 11/04/2017 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAF | SMLL | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 436 | 22 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $2,011.93 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $2,003.84 | $2,108.70 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAF | SMLL | |
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VAF | SMLL |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |