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Compare VDIF vs. AEBD

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

Vanguard Diversified Income ETF

ASX

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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 Income ETF (VDIF) and the Betashares Ethical Australian Composite Bond ETF (AEBD). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VDIF

AEBD

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

35

1

Median incremental investment

$573.00

$3,050.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$2,185.30

$1,090.76

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35

Key Summary

VDIF

AEBD

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.

AEBD.AX was created on 2024-11-04 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return that aims to track the performance of the Bloomberg Australian Enhanced Yield Ethically Screened Composite Bond Index, before taking into account fees and expenses.

Top 3 holdings

Vanguard Australian Shares High Yld ETF (22.40 %)

Vanguard FTSE AllWld HiDivYld ETF $Dis (21.10 %)

Vanguard International Crdt Secs Idx Hdg (8.70 %)

BRITISH COLUMBIA PROV OF 5.2% MAY-36 (2.78 %)

AIRSERVICES AUSTRALIA 5.35% NOV-37 (1.39 %)

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 2.75% JUN-35 (1.27 %)

Top 3 industries

Top 3 countries

Australia (51.66 %)

United States (24.17 %)

Japan (4.01 %)

Management fee

0.32 %

0.34 %

Key Summary

VDIF

AEBD

Issuer

Vanguard

BetaShares

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

Bloomberg Australian Enhanced Yield Composite Bond Index - Benchmark TR Gross

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.32 %

0.34 %

Price

$53.41

$49.80

Size

N/A

$70.023 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.73 %

2.28 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

04/03/2025

05/11/2024

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

VDIF

AEBD

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

35

1

Median incremental investment

$573.00

$3,050.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$2,185.30

$1,090.76

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35

Pros and Cons

VDIF

AEBD

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

VDIF

AEBD

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher exposure to US market

Lower exposure to US market

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield