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Compare VIF vs. IBAL
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 iShares Balanced Esg ETF (IBAL). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VIF | IBAL | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 34 | 2 |
Median incremental investment | $2,022.41 | $40,022.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Weekly |
Median total investment | $7,794.02 | $5,304.90 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VIF | IBAL | |
|---|---|---|
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 | IBAL.AX was created on 2022-08-15 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on target outcome asset allocation. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the various indices of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests, in proportion to a Balanced long term Strategic Asset Allocation . |
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 %) | iShares Core MSCI Wld Ex Aus ESG ETF (22.69 %) iShares Treasury ETF (15.82 %) iShares Core MSCI Australia ESG ETF (15.45 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.97 %) Communication Services (0.03 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (49.94 %) Australia (32.25 %) Japan (4.21 %) | |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.22 % |
Key Summary
VIF | IBAL | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | iShares |
Tracking index | Bloomberg Global Treasury | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.22 % |
Price | $38.68 | $29.39 |
Size | $2.356 million | $24.608 million |
10Y return | -26.27 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.58 % | 2.61 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/12/2015 | 16/08/2022 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VIF | IBAL | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 34 | 2 |
Median incremental investment | $2,022.41 | $40,022.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Weekly |
Median total investment | $7,794.02 | $5,304.90 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VIF | IBAL | |
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VIF | IBAL |
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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 |