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Compare WXHG vs. VAF

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

SPDR S&P World Ex Aus Carbon Control (Hedged) Fund

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Overview
Performance

Overview

When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are WXHG and VAF. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

WXHG

VAF

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

10

182

Median incremental investment

$668.05

$1,018.20

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$4,824.96

$2,228.99

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Key Summary

WXHG

VAF

Strategy

WXHG.AX was created on 2013-07-08 by SPDR. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The SPDR S&P World ex Australia (Hedged) Fund seeks to closely track, before fees and expenses, the returns of the S&P Developed ex Australia LargeMidCap AUD Hedged Index.

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

SPDR S&P World Ex Aus Carbon Control (Hedged) Fund (100 %)

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

Top 3 countries

Australia (100.00 %)

Management fee

0.1 %

0.1 %


Key Summary

WXHG

VAF

Issuer

SPDR

Vanguard

Tracking index

S&P Developed ex Australia LargeMidCap AUD Hedged Index - AUD

Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.1 %

0.1 %

Price

$25.54

$44.91

Size

$270.263 million

$6.886 million

10Y return

40.56 %

-8.42 %

Annual dividend/โ€Šdistribution yield (5Y)

9.09 %

2.14 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

09/07/2013

31/10/2012

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

WXHG

VAF

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

10

182

Median incremental investment

$668.05

$1,018.20

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$4,824.96

$2,228.99

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

WXHG

VAF

Pros

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Higher exposure to AU market

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

WXHG

VAF

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher exposure to AU market

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield

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