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Compare VIF vs. RARI
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 Russell Investments Australian Responsible Investment ETF (RARI). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VIF | RARI | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 34 | 57 |
Median incremental investment | $2,024.75 | $946.75 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $7,546.18 | $2,566.20 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VIF | RARI | |
|---|---|---|
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 | RARI.AX was created on 2015-04-01 by Russell. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on high dividend yield equity. To aim to provide a total return before costs and tax, in line with the Russell Australia ESG High Dividend Index over the long term. |
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 %) | Commonwealth Bank of Australia (12.15 %) Westpac Banking Corp (5.83 %) National Australia Bank Ltd (5.69 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (61.74 %) Health Care (11.46 %) Consumer Discretionary (9.08 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.45 % |
Key Summary
VIF | RARI | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | Russell |
Tracking index | Bloomberg Global Treasury | Russell Australia ESG High Dividend Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.45 % |
Price | $37.45 | $30.55 |
Size | $2.235 million | $449.498 million |
10Y return | -29.07 % | 36.93 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.66 % | 3.70 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/12/2015 | 08/04/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VIF | RARI | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 34 | 57 |
Median incremental investment | $2,024.75 | $946.75 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $7,546.18 | $2,566.20 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VIF | RARI | |
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VIF | RARI |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |