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Compare VCF vs. XARO

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

Vanguard International Credit Securities Index (Hedged) ETF

ASX

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Overview
Performance

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 XARO. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VCF

XARO

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

5

5

Median incremental investment

$520.68

$1,000.00

Median investment frequency

Quarterly

Monthly

Median total investment

$3,744.18

$1,040.60

Average age group

26 - 35

26 - 35


Key Summary

VCF

XARO

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.

XARO.AX was created on 2018-12-10 by ActiveX. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The Fund targets stable return in excess of inflation over the medium term.

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 %)

Ardea Real Outcome Bond Complex ETF (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (99.99 %)

Financials (0.01 %)

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.3 %

0.5 %


Key Summary

VCF

XARO

Issuer

Vanguard

ActiveX

Tracking index

Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Government-related and Corporate Index hedged into Australian Dollars - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.3 %

0.5 %

Price

$37.82

$23.65

Size

$3.905 million

N/A

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution/β€Šdividend yield (5Y)

4.76 %

4.19 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

08/12/2015

10/12/2018

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VCF

XARO

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

5

5

Median incremental investment

$520.68

$1,000.00

Median investment frequency

Quarterly

Monthly

Median total investment

$3,744.18

$1,040.60

Average age group

26 - 35

26 - 35


Pros and Cons

VCF

XARO

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Lower price growth

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

VCF

XARO

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield

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