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Compare VIF vs. AQLT
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 Betashares Australian Quality ETF (AQLT). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VIF | AQLT | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 34 | 122 |
Median incremental investment | $2,016.28 | $1,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $7,868.58 | $5,213.98 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VIF | AQLT | |
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Strategy | VIF.AX was created on 2015-12-04 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. The ETF currently has 2.36m in AUM and 1478 holdings. 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 | AQLT.AX was created on 2022-04-04 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The ETF currently has 1027.88m in AUM and 39 holdings. AQLT.AX aims to track an index (before fees and expenses) that comprises 40 high quality companies, selected based on three quality metrics high return on equity, low leverage and relative earnings stability. |
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 %) | SPI 200 FUTURES MAR26 (0 %) BHP GROUP LTD (7.39 %) TELSTRA GROUP LTD (6.23 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (36.51 %) Consumer Discretionary (13.82 %) Materials (13.48 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (93.77 %) United States (5.06 %) New Zealand (1.17 %) | |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.35 % |
Key Summary
VIF | AQLT | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | Bloomberg Global Treasury | Solactive Australia 200 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.35 % |
Price | $39.05 | $34.19 |
Size | $2.342 million | $999.962 million |
10Y return | -25.11 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.58 % | 3.07 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/12/2015 | 05/04/2022 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VIF | AQLT | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 34 | 122 |
Median incremental investment | $2,016.28 | $1,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $7,868.58 | $5,213.98 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VIF | AQLT | |
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VIF | AQLT |
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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 |