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Compare VAF vs. VAS
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 Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAF | VAS | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 428 | 30,341 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,973.40 | $2,656.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VAF | VAS | |
|---|---|---|
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. | Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS) seeks to track the performance of the ASX 300 index before account fees, expenses, and taxes. The index tracks the top 300 companies on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). |
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 %) | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (95.40 %) United States (2.95 %) New Zealand (0.66 %) | |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.07 % |
Key Summary
VAF | VAS | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.07 % |
Price | $44.85 | $106.24 |
Size | $6.781 million | $23.414 billion |
10Y return | -9.87 % | 70.64 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.21 % | 4.15 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 31/10/2012 | 08/05/2009 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAF | VAS | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 428 | 30,341 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,973.40 | $2,656.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAF | VAS | |
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VAF | VAS |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |