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Compare FUEL vs. VACF
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 Betashares Global Energy Comp Currency Hedged ETF (FUEL) and the Vanguard Australian Corp Fixed Interest Index ETF (VACF). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
FUEL | VACF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 52 | 9 |
Median incremental investment | $1,100.00 | $2,248.87 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,523.24 | $2,645.88 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
FUEL | VACF | |
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Strategy | FUEL.AX was created on 2016-06-16 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on energy equity. The fund aims to track the performance of an index (before fees and expenses) that comprises the largest global energy companies (ex-Australia), hedged into Australian dollars. | VACF.AX was created on 2014-10-10 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. Vanguard Australian Corporate Fixed Interest Index Fund seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg AusBond Credit 0+ Yr Index before taking into account fees, expenses and tax. |
Top 3 holdings | BRL - BRAZILIAN REAL (0 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (0 %) CAD - CANADA DOLLAR (0 %) | Kommunalbanken AS 4.25 2025-07-16 (1.09 %) CPPIB Capital Inc. 4.2 2028-05-02 (0.95 %) CPPIB Capital Inc. 4.45 2027-09-01 (0.95 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (79.77 %) Communication Services (33.88 %) Energy (19.35 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (57.44 %) Canada (14.15 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (11.60 %) | |
Management fee | 0.57 % | 0.29 % |
Key Summary
FUEL | VACF | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Nasdaq Global ex-Australia Energy Hedged AUD Index - AUD | Bloomberg AusBond Credit 0+ Yr Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.57 % | 0.29 % |
Price | $6.23 | $51.88 |
Size | $128.410 million | $1.580 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.22 % | 2.19 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 20/06/2016 | 25/05/2016 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
FUEL | VACF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 52 | 9 |
Median incremental investment | $1,100.00 | $2,248.87 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,523.24 | $2,645.88 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
FUEL | VACF | |
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FUEL | VACF |
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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 |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |