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Compare VIF vs. AASF
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 International Fixed Interest Index (Hedged) ETF (VIF) and the Airlie Australian Share Fund - Active ETF (AASF). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VIF | AASF | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 34 | 9 |
Median incremental investment | $2,024.75 | $1,010.42 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $7,530.06 | $1,436.16 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VIF | AASF | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | VIF.AX was created on 2015-12-04 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. The Fund seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Corporate and Government-Related Scaled Index hedged into Australian dollars before taking into account fees, expenses and tax | AASF.AX was created on 2018-06-01 by Airlie. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The Funds primary objective is to provide long-term capital growth and regular income through investment in Australian equities. |
Top 3 holdings | United States Treasury Note/Bond 2.875 2032-05-15 (0.70 %) United Kingdom Gilt 0.25 2025-01-31 (0.44 %) United States Treasury Note/Bond 0.625 2030-08-15 (0.41 %) | BHP Group Ltd (11.34 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.16 %) ResMed Inc Chess Depository Interest (4.70 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (24.59 %) Financials (21.58 %) Health Care (20.30 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (89.57 %) United States (9.78 %) New Zealand (0.65 %) | |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.78 % |
Key Summary
VIF | AASF | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | Airlie |
Tracking index | Bloomberg Global Treasury | S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Gross |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.78 % |
Price | $37.37 | $3.84 |
Size | $2.235 million | $876.852 million |
10Y return | -29.17 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.66 % | 3.63 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/12/2015 | 03/06/2020 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VIF | AASF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 34 | 9 |
Median incremental investment | $2,024.75 | $1,010.42 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $7,530.06 | $1,436.16 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VIF | AASF | |
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VIF | AASF |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |