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Compare VAF vs. VGS
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 MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAF | VGS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 180 | 11,953 |
Median incremental investment | $1,018.39 | $1,074.94 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,447.63 | $3,935.40 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VAF | VGS | |
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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. | Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS) seeks to track the performance of the MSCI World ex-Australia index before account fees, expenses and taxes. The index tracks the large and mid-cap stocks from 22 developed markets including the US, UK, Japan, Canada, France, Germany and Israel. |
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 %) | Apple Inc. (5.40 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.13 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (72.93 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) | |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.18 % |
Key Summary
VAF | VGS | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD | MSCI WorldexAustralia Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.18 % |
Price | $45.75 | $140.55 |
Size | $6.917 million | N/A |
10Y return | -8.57 % | 171.07 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.14 % | 2.37 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 31/10/2012 | 20/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAF | VGS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 180 | 11,953 |
Median incremental investment | $1,018.39 | $1,074.94 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,447.63 | $3,935.40 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAF | VGS | |
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VAF | VGS |
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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 |