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Compare VNGS 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 Vaughan Nelson Global Smid Fund (Managed Fund) (VNGS) 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
VNGS | VAF | |
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Popularity | N/A | Low |
Pearlers invested | 0 | 181 |
Median incremental investment | $0 | $1,018.39 |
Median investment frequency | N/A | Monthly |
Median total investment | $0 | $2,487.24 |
Average age group | N/A | > 35 |
Key Summary
VNGS | VAF | |
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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. | 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 | Monolithic Power Systems Inc (3.37 %) Element Solutions Inc (3.09 %) Cushman & Wakefield PLC (2.66 %) | 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 | Other (21.22 %) Information Technology (19.22 %) Financials (15.49 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (58.61 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (11.67 %) Japan (4.24 %) | |
Management fee | 1.12 % | 0.1 % |
Key Summary
VNGS | VAF | |
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Issuer | Vaughan | Vanguard |
Tracking index | MSCI ACWI SMID Cap Index | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 1.12 % | 0.1 % |
Price | $3.30 | $45.87 |
Size | $27.627 million | $6.774 million |
10Y return | N/A | -8.42 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | - % | 2.14 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 31/05/2022 | 31/10/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VNGS | VAF | |
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Popularity | N/A | Low |
Pearlers invested | 0 | 181 |
Median incremental investment | $0 | $1,018.39 |
Median investment frequency | N/A | Monthly |
Median total investment | $0 | $2,487.24 |
Average age group | N/A | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VNGS | VAF | |
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VNGS | VAF |
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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 |