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Compare VAF vs. SYI
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 SPDR MSCI Australia Select High Dividend Yield ETF (SYI). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAF | SYI | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 272 | 126 |
Median incremental investment | $1,008.30 | $1,001.79 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,082.15 | $1,632.40 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VAF | SYI | |
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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 7.05m in AUM and 794 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. | SYI.AX was created on 2010-09-28 by SPDR. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on high dividend yield equity. The ETF currently has 438.45m in AUM and 61 holdings. The SPDR MSCI Australia Select High Dividend Yield ETF seeks to closely track, before fees and expenses, the returns of the MSCI Australia Select High Dividend Yield 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 %) | Macquarie Group Ltd (9.82 %) Westpac Banking Corp (9.77 %) National Australia Bank Ltd (9.70 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (64.96 %) Consumer Discretionary (15.19 %) Energy (13.55 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (99.65 %) China (0.29 %) New Zealand (0.06 %) | |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.2 % |
Key Summary
VAF | SYI | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | SPDR |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD | MSCI Australia Select High Dividend Yield Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.2 % |
Price | $46.27 | $29.15 |
Size | $6.963 million | $467.553 million |
10Y return | -6.47 % | -3.09 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.18 % | 7.37 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 31/10/2012 | 29/09/2010 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAF | SYI | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 272 | 126 |
Median incremental investment | $1,008.30 | $1,001.79 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,082.15 | $1,632.40 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAF | SYI | |
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VAF | SYI |
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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 |