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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 FTSE Europe Shares ETF (VEQ). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAF | VEQ | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 418 | 431 |
Median incremental investment | $993.64 | $1,018.05 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,982.30 | $3,283.20 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VAF | VEQ | |
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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. | VEQ.AX was created on 2015-12-09 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. Vanguard FTSE Europe Shares ETF seeks to track the return of the FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index (with net dividends reinvested) in 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 %) | Nestle SA (2.78 %) ASML Holding NV (2.40 %) Novo Nordisk A/S Class B (2.14 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (17.53 %) Industrials (15.69 %) Health Care (14.17 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (22.29 %) Switzerland (14.37 %) Germany (13.95 %) | |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.35 % |
Key Summary
VAF | VEQ | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD | FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index - AUD - AU Dollar |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.35 % |
Price | $45.54 | $86.15 |
Size | $6.846 million | N/A |
10Y return | -8.68 % | 86.63 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.16 % | 2.53 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 31/10/2012 | 11/12/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAF | VEQ | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 418 | 431 |
Median incremental investment | $993.64 | $1,018.05 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,982.30 | $3,283.20 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAF | VEQ | |
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VAF | VEQ |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |