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Compare VDAL vs. VAF

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

Vanguard Diversified All Growth Index 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 VDAL and VAF. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VDAL

VAF

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

57

213

Median incremental investment

$1,000.00

$1,021.83

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$987.63

$2,542.10

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

VDAL

VAF

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 Diversified All Growth Index ETF (100 %)

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

0.27 %

0.1 %


Key Summary

VDAL

VAF

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

$47.03

$46.22

Size

N/A

$6.639 million

10Y return

N/A

-8.73 %

Annual dividend/β€Šdistribution yield (5Y)

0.04 %

2.30 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

04/03/2025

31/10/2012

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VDAL

VAF

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

57

213

Median incremental investment

$1,000.00

$1,021.83

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$987.63

$2,542.10

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

VDAL

VAF

Pros

  • Higher price growth

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Lower price growth

VDAL

VAF

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield