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Compare VAF vs. VEFI
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 Ethically Conscious Glb Agg Bond Index (Hedged) ETF (VEFI). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAF | VEFI | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 304 | 14 |
Median incremental investment | $1,004.48 | $1,540.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,093.40 | $7,447.66 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAF | VEFI | |
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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. | VEFI.AX was created on 2018-09-11 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 4.26m in AUM and 2559 holdings. Vanguard Ethically Conscious Global Aggregate Bond Index Fund (Hedged) AUD Hedged seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg Barclays MSCI Global Aggregate SRI Exclusions Float Adjusted Index Hedged into Australian dollars before taking into account fees, expenses and tax. |
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 %) | French Republic Government Bond OAT 0.75 2028-11-25 (0.48 %) United States Treasury Note/Bond 0.75 2023-12-31 (0.46 %) Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro (0.46 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (0.00 %) | |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.26 % |
Key Summary
VAF | VEFI | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD | Bloomberg Barclays MSCI Global Aggregate SRI Exclusions Float Adjusted Index hedged in AUD - AUD - Australia Dollar |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.26 % |
Price | $46.52 | $42.68 |
Size | $6.948 million | $4.261 million |
10Y return | -7.63 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.18 % | 3.52 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 31/10/2012 | 13/09/2018 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAF | VEFI | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 304 | 14 |
Median incremental investment | $1,004.48 | $1,540.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,093.40 | $7,447.66 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAF | VEFI | |
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VAF | VEFI |
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Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |