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Compare VDIF vs. RSM

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 Semi-Government Bond ETF (RSM). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VDIF

RSM

Popularity

Low

N/A

Pearlers invested

36

0

Median incremental investment

$586.75

$0

Median investment frequency

Monthly

N/A

Median total investment

$2,438.55

$0

Average age group

> 35

N/A

Key Summary

VDIF

RSM

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.

RSM.AX was created on 2012-03-08 by Russell. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The Fund aims to provide a total return before costs and tax, in line with the DBIQ 0-5 year Australian Semi-Government Bond Index over the long term.

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 %)

South Australian Government Financing Authority 4.5% (9.01 %)

Top 3 industries

Top 3 countries

Australia (51.66 %)

United States (24.17 %)

Japan (4.01 %)

Management fee

0.32 %

0.26 %

Key Summary

VDIF

RSM

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

DBIQ 0-5 year Australian Semi-Government Bond Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.32 %

0.26 %

Price

$54.54

$20.59

Size

N/A

$60.395 million

10Y return

N/A

-0.72 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.21 %

2.15 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

04/03/2025

13/03/2012

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

VDIF

RSM

Popularity

Low

N/A

Pearlers invested

36

0

Median incremental investment

$586.75

$0

Median investment frequency

Monthly

N/A

Median total investment

$2,438.55

$0

Average age group

> 35

N/A

Pros and Cons

VDIF

RSM

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Lower management fee

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

VDIF

RSM

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher exposure to US market

Lower exposure to US market

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield