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Compare VAF vs. WVOL
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 Edge MSCI World Minimum Volatility (WVOL). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAF | WVOL | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 181 | 4 |
Median incremental investment | $1,018.39 | $2,005.19 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,487.24 | $3,654.27 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAF | WVOL | |
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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. | WVOL.AX was created on 2016-10-11 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The ETF currently has 91.51m in AUM and 386 holdings. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the MSCI World Minimum Volatility (AUD) Index, before fees and expenses. |
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 %) | T MOBILE US INC (1.53 %) JOHNSON & JOHNSON (1.18 %) BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC CLASS B (1.16 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (20.14 %) Health Care (16.42 %) Consumer Staples (10.94 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (66.44 %) Japan (10.77 %) Canada (4.58 %) | |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.3 % |
Key Summary
VAF | WVOL | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | iShares |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD | MSCI World Minimum Volatility (AUD) Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.3 % |
Price | $46.06 | $42.74 |
Size | $6.774 million | $89.893 million |
10Y return | -8.05 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.14 % | 2.71 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 31/10/2012 | 14/10/2016 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAF | WVOL | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 181 | 4 |
Median incremental investment | $1,018.39 | $2,005.19 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,487.24 | $3,654.27 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAF | WVOL | |
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VAF | WVOL |
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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 |