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Compare VDIF vs. IAF
Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.
Overview
When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are VDIF and IAF. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VDIF | IAF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 15 | 536 |
Median incremental investment | $764.50 | $1,085.71 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,021.60 | $2,555.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VDIF | IAF | |
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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. | IAF.AX was created on 2012-03-12 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 2986.08m in AUM and 620 holdings. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr IndexSM, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of the Australian bond market and includes investment grade fixed income securities issued by the Australian Treasury, |
Top 3 holdings | Vanguard Diversified Income ETF (100 %) | AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.58 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.49 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.48 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.35 %) Communication Services (0.20 %) Financials (0.18 %) | |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.32 % | 0.15 % |
Key Summary
VDIF | IAF | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | iShares |
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 AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.32 % | 0.15 % |
Price | $50.54 | $102.20 |
Size | N/A | $2.978 billion |
10Y return | N/A | -3.83 % |
Annual dividend/ distribution yield (5Y) | 0.08 % | 2.00 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 04/03/2025 | 14/03/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VDIF | IAF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 15 | 536 |
Median incremental investment | $764.50 | $1,085.71 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,021.60 | $2,555.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VDIF | IAF | |
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VDIF | IAF |
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Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |