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Compare VDIF vs. RARI

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 Russell Investments Australian Responsible Investment ETF (RARI). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VDIF

RARI

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

35

57

Median incremental investment

$568.50

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,184.89

$2,439.36

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

VDIF

RARI

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.

RARI.AX was created on 2015-04-01 by Russell. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on high dividend yield equity. The ETF currently has 427.28m in AUM and 95 holdings. To aim to provide a total return before costs and tax, in line with the Russell Australia ESG High Dividend Index over the long term.

Top 3 holdings

Vanguard Australian Shares High Yld ETF (23.50 %)

Vanguard InternationalSharesHighYieldETF (21.80 %)

Vanguard Intl Credit Secs (Hdg) ETF (8.80 %)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (11.92 %)

Westpac Banking Corp (5.49 %)

National Australia Bank Ltd (5.04 %)

Top 3 industries

Financials (61.74 %)

Health Care (11.46 %)

Consumer Discretionary (9.08 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (51.66 %)

United States (24.17 %)

Japan (4.01 %)

Australia (100.00 %)

Management fee

0.32 %

0.45 %

Key Summary

VDIF

RARI

Issuer

Vanguard

Russell

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

Russell Australia ESG High Dividend Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.32 %

0.45 %

Price

$53.29

$29.04

Size

N/A

$430.413 million

10Y return

N/A

23.79 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.73 %

3.70 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

04/03/2025

08/04/2015

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

VDIF

RARI

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

35

57

Median incremental investment

$568.50

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,184.89

$2,439.36

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

VDIF

RARI

Pros

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Higher management fee

VDIF

RARI

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