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Compare VNGS vs. IAF
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 Vaughan Nelson Glb Equity Smid Fund - Active ETF (VNGS) and the iShares Core Composite Bond ETF (IAF). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VNGS | IAF | |
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Popularity | N/A | Low |
Pearlers invested | 0 | 535 |
Median incremental investment | $0 | $1,079.84 |
Median investment frequency | N/A | Monthly |
Median total investment | $0 | $2,573.00 |
Average age group | N/A | > 35 |
Key Summary
VNGS | IAF | |
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Strategy | VNGS.AX was created on 2022-06-01 by Vaughan. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on extended market equity. The Fund aims to outperform the MSCI ACWI SMID Cap Index (after fees and expenses and before taxes) on a rolling five-year basis. | IAF.AX was created on 2012-03-12 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 3004.01m in AUM and 620 holdings. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr IndexSM, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of the Australian bond market and includes investment grade fixed income securities issued by the Australian Treasury, |
Top 3 holdings | Zions Bancorp NA (4.41 %) Wise PLC Class A (3.83 %) Brown & Brown Inc (3.36 %) | AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.58 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.49 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.48 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (39.56 %) Other (33.62 %) Information Technology (19.22 %) | Other (99.35 %) Communication Services (0.20 %) Financials (0.18 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (58.61 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (11.67 %) Japan (4.24 %) | |
Management fee | 1.12 % | 0.15 % |
Key Summary
VNGS | IAF | |
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Issuer | Vaughan | iShares |
Tracking index | MSCI ACWI SMID Cap Index | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 1.12 % | 0.15 % |
Price | $3.14 | $102.92 |
Size | $27.944 million | $2.977 billion |
10Y return | N/A | -3.27 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | - % | 2.00 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 31/05/2022 | 14/03/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VNGS | IAF | |
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Popularity | N/A | Low |
Pearlers invested | 0 | 535 |
Median incremental investment | $0 | $1,079.84 |
Median investment frequency | N/A | Monthly |
Median total investment | $0 | $2,573.00 |
Average age group | N/A | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VNGS | IAF | |
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VNGS | IAF |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
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 |