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Compare VAF vs. USD
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 U.S. Dollar ETF (USD). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAF | USD | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 205 | 4 |
Median incremental investment | $1,019.58 | $1,934.04 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,516.25 | $1,279.80 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAF | USD | |
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Strategy | VAF.AX was created on 2012-10-29 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index before taking into account fees, expenses and tax. | USD.AX was created on 2011-01-31 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on long usd, short aud currency. USD.AX aims to track the performance of the U.S. dollar against the Australian dollar (before fees and expenses). If the U.S. dollar goes up 10% against the A$ the Fund is designed to go up 10% too, before fees and expenses. Conversely, the Fund will go down if the U.S. dollar falls. |
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 %) | AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (0.00 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.98 %) Communication Services (0.00 %) | |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.45 % |
Key Summary
VAF | USD | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.45 % |
Price | $45.82 | $15.75 |
Size | $6.639 million | $86.395 million |
10Y return | -9.73 % | 22.47 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.19 % | 1.74 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 31/10/2012 | 01/02/2011 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAF | USD | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 205 | 4 |
Median incremental investment | $1,019.58 | $1,934.04 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,516.25 | $1,279.80 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAF | USD | |
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VAF | USD |
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Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |