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Compare VDAL 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 Diversified All Growth Index ETF (VDAL) 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
VDAL | VAF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 200 | 440 |
Median incremental investment | $1,168.41 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,372.00 | $2,034.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VDAL | VAF | |
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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. | 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 | Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (35.80 %) Vanguard MSCI Intl ETF (27.30 %) Vanguard MSCI Intl (Hdg) ETF (16.30 %) | 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 | United States (40.42 %) Australia (38.39 %) Japan (3.50 %) | |
Management fee | 0.27 % | 0.1 % |
Key Summary
VDAL | VAF | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Vanguard |
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 | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.27 % | 0.1 % |
Price | $56.44 | $45.14 |
Size | N/A | $6.749 million |
10Y return | N/A | -10.53 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.79 % | 2.16 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 04/03/2025 | 31/10/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VDAL | VAF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 200 | 440 |
Median incremental investment | $1,168.41 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,372.00 | $2,034.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VDAL | VAF | |
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VDAL | VAF |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |