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Vanguard Diversified Balanced Index ETF

ASX

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Overview
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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 Balanced Index ETF (VDBA) 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

VDBA

VAF

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

34

182

Median incremental investment

$1,997.59

$1,019.58

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$5,169.60

$2,484.11

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

VDBA

VAF

Strategy

VDBA.AX was created on 2017-11-20 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on target outcome asset allocation. The ETF provides low-cost access to a range of sector funds, offering broad diversification across multiple asset classes. The Balanced ETF is designed for investors seeking a balance between income and capital growth. The ETF targets a 50% allocation to income asset classes and a 50% allocation to growth asset classes.

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

BHP Group Ltd. (2.15 %)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (1.72 %)

CSL Ltd. (1.35 %)

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

Other (50.55 %)

Financials (9.84 %)

Information Technology (6.59 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (39.73 %)

Australia (38.16 %)

Japan (3.57 %)

Management fee

0.27 %

0.1 %


Key Summary

VDBA

VAF

Issuer

Vanguard

Vanguard

Tracking index

A10808-20% S&P - ASX 300-14.5% MSCI World ex-Australia-9% MSCI World ex-Aus hedged-AUD-3.5% MSCI World ex-Aus Small Cap-3% MSCI Emerging Market-15% Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr-35% Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Float-Adjusted and Scaled-TR

Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.27 %

0.1 %

Price

$57.44

$45.72

Size

$1.129 million

$7.040 million

10Y return

N/A

-8.87 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

4.56 %

2.14 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

22/11/2017

31/10/2012

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VDBA

VAF

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

34

182

Median incremental investment

$1,997.59

$1,019.58

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$5,169.60

$2,484.11

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

VDBA

VAF

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Lower management fee

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

VDBA

VAF

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

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield

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