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

VanEck Global Carbon Credits ETF (Synthetic)

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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 XCO2 and VAF. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

XCO2

VAF

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

18

182

Median incremental investment

$820.00

$1,018.39

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,122.38

$2,381.60

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Key Summary

XCO2

VAF

Strategy

XCO2.AX was created on 2022-10-11 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on theme equity. VanEck Global Carbon Credits ETF (Synthetic) gives investors exposure to the price of carbon as reflected in futures markets

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

VanEck Global Carbon Credits ETF (Synthetic) (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

Management fee

0.45 %

0.1 %


Key Summary

XCO2

VAF

Issuer

VanEck

Vanguard

Tracking index

ICE Global Carbon Futures Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net

Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.45 %

0.1 %

Price

$18.25

$45.80

Size

$2.835 million

$6.774 million

10Y return

N/A

-8.12 %

Annual dividend/ distribution yield (5Y)

0.45 %

2.14 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

12/10/2022

31/10/2012

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

XCO2

VAF

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

18

182

Median incremental investment

$820.00

$1,018.39

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,122.38

$2,381.60

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

XCO2

VAF

Pros

  • Higher price growth

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Lower price growth

XCO2

VAF

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield

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