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Compare VDIF vs. AASF
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 Income ETF (VDIF) 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
VDIF | AASF | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 37 | 11 |
Median incremental investment | $586.75 | $1,018.53 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,636.20 | $1,326.96 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VDIF | AASF | |
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Strategy | VDIF.AX was created on 2025-03-04 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on target outcome asset allocation. The ETF seeks to provide regular income and some capital growth potential via exposure to a highly diversified, multi asset portfolio. | 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 FTSE AllWld HiDivYld ETF $Dis (21.00 %) Vanguard Australian Shares High Yld ETF (20.30 %) Vanguard International Crdt Secs Idx Hdg (9.60 %) | 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 | Australia (51.66 %) United States (24.17 %) Japan (4.01 %) | Australia (89.57 %) United States (9.78 %) New Zealand (0.65 %) |
Management fee | 0.32 % | 0.78 % |
Key Summary
VDIF | AASF | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | Airlie |
Tracking index | 28% FTSE Australia High Dividend Yield Index - 21% FTSE All-World High Dividend Yield Index - 17% Bloomberg Global Aggregate Corporate and Government-Related Scaled Index - 44% Other Indexes - Benchmark TR Net | S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Gross |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.32 % | 0.78 % |
Price | $53.80 | $3.88 |
Size | N/A | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.21 % | 3.63 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 04/03/2025 | 03/06/2020 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VDIF | AASF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 37 | 11 |
Median incremental investment | $586.75 | $1,018.53 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,636.20 | $1,326.96 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VDIF | AASF | |
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VDIF | AASF |
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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 |