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Compare VAF vs. MGOC

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

Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index 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 Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF (VAF) and the Magellan Global Fund -Open Class Units -Active ETF (MGOC). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VAF

MGOC

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

272

41

Median incremental investment

$1,008.30

$908.32

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,082.15

$2,867.42

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

VAF

MGOC

Strategy

VAF.AX was created on 2012-10-29 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 7.05m in AUM and 794 holdings. 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.

MGOC.AX was created on 2007-07-01 by Magellan. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The investment objectives of the Fund are to achieve attractive risk-adjusted returns over the medium to long-term while reducing the risk of permanent capital loss. The Fund aims to deliver 9% p.a. net of fees over the economic cycle.

Top 3 holdings

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 %)

Microsoft Corp (7.50 %)

Amazon.com Inc (7.10 %)

Mastercard Inc Class A (4.57 %)

Top 3 industries

Communication Services (23.97 %)

Financials (18.97 %)

Information Technology (16.04 %)

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.1 %

1.35 %

Key Summary

VAF

MGOC

Issuer

Vanguard

Magellan

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.1 %

1.35 %

Price

$46.27

$3.11

Size

$6.881 million

$7.489 billion

10Y return

-6.47 %

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.18 %

5.27 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

31/10/2012

29/11/2020

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

VAF

MGOC

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

272

41

Median incremental investment

$1,008.30

$908.32

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,082.15

$2,867.42

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

VAF

MGOC

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

VAF

MGOC

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield