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Compare VAF vs. WXOZ
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 SPDR S&P World Ex Australia Carbon Control Fund (WXOZ). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAF | WXOZ | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 206 | 12 |
Median incremental investment | $1,020.71 | $993.75 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,520.10 | $2,294.88 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAF | WXOZ | |
|---|---|---|
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. | WXOZ.AX was created on 2013-03-18 by SPDR. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The ETF currently has 439.48m in AUM and 783 holdings. The Investment Objective of SPDR S&P World Ex Australia Carbon Control Fund is to match the performance of its Index before fees and other costs. |
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 (5.58 %) Microsoft Corp (4.30 %) NVIDIA Corp (3.63 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (57.84 %) Communication Services (15.25 %) Consumer Discretionary (7.04 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (66.13 %) Japan (8.26 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (4.57 %) | |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.07 % |
Key Summary
VAF | WXOZ | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | SPDR |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD | S&P Developed ex Australia LargeMidCap AUD Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.07 % |
Price | $45.84 | $47.82 |
Size | $6.639 million | $433.244 million |
10Y return | -9.69 % | 93.76 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.19 % | 5.73 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 31/10/2012 | 19/03/2013 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAF | WXOZ | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 206 | 12 |
Median incremental investment | $1,020.71 | $993.75 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,520.10 | $2,294.88 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAF | WXOZ | |
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VAF | WXOZ |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |