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Compare VCF vs. IHEB
Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.
Overview
When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are VCF and IHEB. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VCF | IHEB | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 8 | 2 |
Median incremental investment | $521.82 | $1,101.49 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,890.77 | $21,059.38 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VCF | IHEB | |
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Strategy | VCF.AX was created on 2015-12-04 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. Vanguard International Credit Securities Index (Hedged) ETF seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Corporate and Government-Related Scaled Index hedged into Australian dollars before taking into account fees, expenses and tax. | IHEB.AX was created on 2015-12-04 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the J.P. Morgan EMBI Global Core Index (AUD Hedged), before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the AUD hedged performance of U.S. dollar denominated fixed and/or floating rate emerging market bonds issued by sovereign and quasi-sovereign entities. |
Top 3 holdings | Korea National Housing Bond I 1.75 2024-04-30 (0.29 %) NTT Finance Corp. 0.18 2025-12-19 (0.22 %) Major Joint Local Government Bond 0.18 2028-04-25 (0.22 %) | iShares J.P. Morgan Usd Emerging Markets (Aud Hedged) ETF (100 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.99 %) Financials (0.01 %) | Other (98.67 %) Communication Services (1.33 %) |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.3 % | 0.51 % |
Key Summary
VCF | IHEB | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | iShares |
Tracking index | Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Government-related and Corporate Index hedged into Australian Dollars - AUD | J.P. Morgan EMBI Global Core Hedged to AUD Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.3 % | 0.51 % |
Price | $38.51 | $73.25 |
Size | $3.820 million | $53.046 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution/ dividend yield (5Y) | 4.65 % | 6.18 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/12/2015 | 09/12/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VCF | IHEB | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 8 | 2 |
Median incremental investment | $521.82 | $1,101.49 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,890.77 | $21,059.38 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VCF | IHEB | |
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VCF | IHEB |
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Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |