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Compare VBND vs. VAF
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 Global Aggregate Bond Index (Hedged) ETF (VBND) and the Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF (VAF). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VBND | VAF | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 125 | 187 |
Median incremental investment | $1,027.97 | $1,025.43 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,448.50 | $2,442.42 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VBND | VAF | |
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Strategy | VBND.AX was created on 2017-10-10 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond Index (Hedged) ETF seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Float-Adjusted and Scaled Index hedged into Australian dollars before taking into account fees, expenses and tax | 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. |
Top 3 holdings | United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.25 2024-12-31 (0.39 %) United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.5 2024-11-30 (0.37 %) Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro 3.4 2025-03-28 (0.33 %) | 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 %) |
Top 3 industries | ||
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.1 % |
Key Summary
VBND | VAF | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Float Adjusted Index - AUD | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.1 % |
Price | $41.50 | $45.23 |
Size | $4.193 million | $6.732 million |
10Y return | N/A | -10.04 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.69 % | 2.19 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 12/10/2017 | 31/10/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VBND | VAF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 125 | 187 |
Median incremental investment | $1,027.97 | $1,025.43 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,448.50 | $2,442.42 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VBND | VAF | |
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VBND | VAF |
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Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |