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Compare VAP vs. VACF
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 Property Securities Index ETF (VAP) and the Vanguard Australian Corp Fixed Interest Index ETF (VACF). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAP | VACF | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 797 | 8 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $2,493.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,724.68 | $3,237.57 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VAP | VACF | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | VAP seeks to track the performance of the S&P/ASX 300 A-REIT Index before considering any additional expenses. | VACF.AX was created on 2014-10-10 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. Vanguard Australian Corporate Fixed Interest Index Fund seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg AusBond Credit 0+ Yr Index before taking into account fees, expenses and tax. |
Top 3 holdings | Goodman Group (27.19 %) Scentre Group (11.28 %) Stockland (7.79 %) | Kommunalbanken AS 4.25 2025-07-16 (1.09 %) CPPIB Capital Inc. 4.2 2028-05-02 (0.95 %) CPPIB Capital Inc. 4.45 2027-09-01 (0.95 %) |
Top 3 industries | Real Estate (99.39 %) Other (0.61 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (99.61 %) France (0.39 %) | |
Management fee | 0.23 % | 0.29 % |
Key Summary
VAP | VACF | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | Vanguard |
Tracking index | S&P ASX 300 / A-REIT -SEC | Bloomberg AusBond Credit (0+Y) Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.23 % | 0.29 % |
Price | $97.31 | $51.39 |
Size | N/A | $1.516 million |
10Y return | 33.86 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.40 % | 2.15 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 15/10/2010 | 25/05/2016 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAP | VACF | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 797 | 8 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $2,493.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,724.68 | $3,237.57 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAP | VACF | |
|---|---|---|
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Cons |
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VAP | VACF |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |