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Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF

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Overview
Performance

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 Australian Shares ETF (VETH). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VAF

VETH

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

193

811

Median incremental investment

$1,019.37

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,463.48

$2,399.95

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Key Summary

VAF

VETH

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.

VETH.AX was created on 2020-10-12 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. Vanguard Ethically Conscious Australian Shares ETF seeks to track the return ofthe FTSE Australia 300 Choice Index 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 %)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (10.17 %)

CSL Ltd. (9.69 %)

National Australia Bank Ltd. (5.54 %)

Top 3 industries

Financials (34.37 %)

Materials (18.25 %)

Health Care (13.54 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (98.46 %)

New Zealand (1.54 %)

Management fee

0.1 %

0.17 %


Key Summary

VAF

VETH

Issuer

Vanguard

Vanguard

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD

FTSE Australia 300 Choice Index

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.1 %

0.17 %

Price

$45.55

$68.32

Size

$6.639 million

N/A

10Y return

-9.89 %

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.19 %

3.91 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

31/10/2012

13/10/2020

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VAF

VETH

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

193

811

Median incremental investment

$1,019.37

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,463.48

$2,399.95

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Pros and Cons

VAF

VETH

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

VAF

VETH

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

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