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Compare VDIF vs. MKAX

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 Montaka Global Extension Fund - Complex ETF (MKAX). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VDIF

MKAX

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

36

1

Median incremental investment

$580.00

$4,990.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$2,387.25

$4,558.40

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35

Key Summary

VDIF

MKAX

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.

MKAX.AX was created on 2020-06-24 by Montaka. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on long/short alternatives. The Fund aims to provide Unitholders with long term capital growth, with a focus on managing downside risk.

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 %)

KKR & Co Inc Ordinary Shares (16.20 %)

Amazon.com Inc (15.25 %)

Blackstone Inc (14.34 %)

Top 3 industries

Financials (30.27 %)

Information Technology (27.44 %)

Consumer Discretionary (21.33 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (51.66 %)

United States (24.17 %)

Japan (4.01 %)

United States (88.72 %)

China (4.98 %)

Australia (2.24 %)

Management fee

0.32 %

1.25 %

Key Summary

VDIF

MKAX

Issuer

Vanguard

Montaka

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

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.32 %

1.25 %

Price

$53.05

$3.03

Size

N/A

N/A

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.21 %

5.95 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

04/03/2025

23/06/2020

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

VDIF

MKAX

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

36

1

Median incremental investment

$580.00

$4,990.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$2,387.25

$4,558.40

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35

Pros and Cons

VDIF

MKAX

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

VDIF

MKAX

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower exposure to AU market

Lower exposure to US market

Higher exposure to US market

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield