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Compare VIF vs. AUDS
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 Strong Australian Dollar Fund (Hedge Fund) (AUDS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VIF | AUDS | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 31 | 5 |
Median incremental investment | $1,893.50 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $2,008.24 | $25,872.24 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VIF | AUDS | |
|---|---|---|
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 | AUDS.AX was created on 2016-11-28 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on long aud, short usd currency. AUDS.AX aims to provide geared exposure to changes in the value of the Australian dollar against the U.S. dollar. |
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 %) | AUDUSD CRNCY FUT MAR25 (0 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (102.23 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (-2.23 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (70.09 %) Communication Services (29.91 %) | |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.2 % | 1.38 % |
Key Summary
VIF | AUDS | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | Bloomberg Barclays Global Treasury Index Hedged into Australian Dollars - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 1.38 % |
Price | $38.70 | $5.31 |
Size | $2.329 million | $38.963 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.08 % | 4.09 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/12/2015 | 24/01/2017 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VIF | AUDS | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 31 | 5 |
Median incremental investment | $1,893.50 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $2,008.24 | $25,872.24 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VIF | AUDS | |
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VIF | AUDS |
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Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |