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Compare VDIF vs. QFN

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

Vanguard Diversified Income ETF

ASX

Buy

Buy

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 Australian Financials Sector ETF (QFN). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VDIF

QFN

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

37

35

Median incremental investment

$635.50

$727.64

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,313.40

$1,972.90

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

VDIF

QFN

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.

QFN.AX was created on 2010-12-10 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on financials equity. The ETF currently has 110.05m in AUM and 28 holdings. QFN.AX aims to track the performance of an index (before fees and expenses) comprising the largest ASX-listed companies in the financial sector, including the Big 4 banks and insurance companies but excluding Real Estate Investment Trusts.

Top 3 holdings

Vanguard Australian Shares High Yld ETF (22.80 %)

Vanguard InternationalSharesHighYieldETF (20.20 %)

Vanguard Intl Credit Secs (Hdg) ETF (9.20 %)

S&P/ASX200 F-REIT SEP26 (0 %)

COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (30.45 %)

NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK LTD (13.85 %)

Top 3 industries

Financials (98.17 %)

Communication Services (2.56 %)

Other (1.83 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (51.66 %)

United States (24.17 %)

Japan (4.01 %)

Australia (99.83 %)

United States (0.17 %)

Management fee

0.32 %

0.34 %

Key Summary

VDIF

QFN

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

Solactive Australia Financials Ex-REITs Sector Index

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.32 %

0.34 %

Price

$53.80

$18.10

Size

N/A

$108.571 million

10Y return

N/A

69.32 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

3.20 %

3.17 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

04/03/2025

15/12/2010

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

VDIF

QFN

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

37

35

Median incremental investment

$635.50

$727.64

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,313.40

$1,972.90

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

VDIF

QFN

Pros

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

VDIF

QFN

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

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield