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Compare MVS vs. VACF

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

VanEck Small Companies Masters ETF

ASX

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Overview
Performance

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 VanEck Small Companies Masters ETF (MVS) 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

MVS

VACF

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

11

15

Median incremental investment

$1,000.00

$1,284.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,494.92

$4,838.40

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

MVS

VACF

Strategy

MVS.AX was created on 2015-05-26 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The Fund gives investors exposure to a portfolio that only includes the most liquid small-cap ASX-listed companies that generate revenues in Australia and did not omit their latest dividend payment.

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

Tasmea Ltd Ordinary Fully Paid (1.99 %)

West African Resources Ltd (1.95 %)

Macmahon Holdings Ltd (1.94 %)

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

Materials (29.84 %)

Industrials (20.16 %)

Information Technology (19.89 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (98.81 %)

New Zealand (1.19 %)

Management fee

0.49 %

0.29 %

Key Summary

MVS

VACF

Issuer

VanEck

Vanguard

Tracking index

MVIS Australia Small-Cap Dividend Payers Index - AUD

Bloomberg AusBond Credit 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.49 %

0.29 %

Price

$19.67

$50.40

Size

$193.328 million

$1.535 million

10Y return

20.31 %

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

3.80 %

2.33 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

28/05/2015

25/05/2016

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

MVS

VACF

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

11

15

Median incremental investment

$1,000.00

$1,284.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,494.92

$4,838.40

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

MVS

VACF

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Lower management fee

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

MVS

VACF

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield