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Compare VLUE vs. VAF
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 VanEck MSCI International Value ETF (VLUE) and the Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF (VAF). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VLUE | VAF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 25 | 187 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,021.83 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,194.40 | $2,381.82 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VLUE | VAF | |
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Strategy | VLUE.AX was created on 2021-03-08 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. VLUE.AX gives investors a diversified portfolio of 250 international developed market large- and mid-cap companies, with high value scores as calculated by MSCI at each rebalance. | VAF.AX was created on 2012-10-29 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index before taking into account fees, expenses and tax. |
Top 3 holdings | Cisco Systems Inc (3.69 %) International Business Machines Corp (2.42 %) Qualcomm Inc (2.38 %) | Australia Government Bond 4.25 2026-04-21 (2.95 %) Australia Government Bond 3.25 2025-04-21 (2.84 %) Australia Government Bond 0.25 2024-11-21 (2.73 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (49.14 %) Communication Services (25.81 %) Consumer Discretionary (11.04 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (44.95 %) Japan (21.76 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (7.35 %) | |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.1 % |
Key Summary
VLUE | VAF | |
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Issuer | VanEck | Vanguard |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.1 % |
Price | $26.62 | $44.94 |
Size | $291.723 million | $7.160 million |
10Y return | N/A | -10.50 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.00 % | 2.32 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 09/03/2021 | 31/10/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VLUE | VAF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 25 | 187 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,021.83 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,194.40 | $2,381.82 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VLUE | VAF | |
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VLUE | VAF |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |