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Compare VDAL vs. AASF

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

Vanguard Diversified All Growth Index ETF

ASX

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Buy

Overview
Performance

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 Diversified All Growth Index ETF (VDAL) and the Airlie Australian Share Fund - Active ETF (AASF). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VDAL

AASF

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

195

9

Median incremental investment

$1,140.54

$1,010.42

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$3,186.30

$1,436.16

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35

Key Summary

VDAL

AASF

Strategy

VDAL.AX was created on 2025-03-04 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on target outcome asset allocation. Vanguard Diversified All Growth Index ETF seeks to track the weighted average return of the various indices of the Underlying Funds in which it invests, in proportion to the Strategic Asset Allocation, before taking into account fees, expenses and tax.

AASF.AX was created on 2018-06-01 by Airlie. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The Funds primary objective is to provide long-term capital growth and regular income through investment in Australian equities.

Top 3 holdings

Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (35.80 %)

Vanguard MSCI Intl ETF (27.30 %)

Vanguard MSCI Intl (Hdg) ETF (16.30 %)

BHP Group Ltd (11.34 %)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.16 %)

ResMed Inc Chess Depository Interest (4.70 %)

Top 3 industries

Materials (24.59 %)

Financials (21.58 %)

Health Care (20.30 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (40.42 %)

Australia (38.39 %)

Japan (3.50 %)

Australia (89.57 %)

United States (9.78 %)

New Zealand (0.65 %)

Management fee

0.27 %

0.78 %

Key Summary

VDAL

AASF

Issuer

Vanguard

Airlie

Tracking index

40% S&P/ASX 300 Index - 29.5% MSCI World ex-Australia Index - 18% MSCI World ex-Australia Index - 7% MSCI World ex-Australia Small Cap Index - 5.5% MSCI Emerging Markets Index - Benchmark TR Net

S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Gross

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.27 %

0.78 %

Price

$55.90

$3.84

Size

N/A

$874.493 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

1.79 %

3.63 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

04/03/2025

03/06/2020

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

VDAL

AASF

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

195

9

Median incremental investment

$1,140.54

$1,010.42

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$3,186.30

$1,436.16

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35

Pros and Cons

VDAL

AASF

Pros

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Higher management fee

VDAL

AASF

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher exposure to AU market

Higher exposure to US market

Lower exposure to US market

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield