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Compare VESG vs. VAF
Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.
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 Ethically Conscious International Shares Index ETF (VESG) and the Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF (VAF). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VESG | VAF | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2,918 | 450 |
Median incremental investment | $990.50 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,497.40 | $2,200.45 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VESG | VAF | |
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Strategy | VESG seeks to track the performance of the FTSE Developed ex-Australia Choice Index (with dividends reinvested) before considering any additional fees, expenses, and taxes. | VAF.AX was created on 2012-10-29 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index before taking into account fees, expenses and tax. |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.54 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.67 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.10 %) | Australia Government Bond 4.25 2026-04-21 (2.95 %) Australia Government Bond 3.25 2025-04-21 (2.84 %) Australia Government Bond 0.25 2024-11-21 (2.73 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (26.14 %) Health Care (16.64 %) Financials (15.14 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (73.05 %) Japan (6.22 %) Switzerland (2.78 %) | |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.1 % |
Key Summary
VESG | VAF | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | Vanguard |
Tracking index | FTSE Developed ex Australia Choice Index - AUD | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.1 % |
Price | $120.35 | $45.35 |
Size | N/A | $6.753 million |
10Y return | N/A | -10.20 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.64 % | 2.19 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 13/09/2018 | 31/10/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VESG | VAF | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2,918 | 450 |
Median incremental investment | $990.50 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,497.40 | $2,200.45 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VESG | VAF | |
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VESG | VAF |
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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 |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |