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Compare VAF vs. A200
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 Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index Etf (VAF) and the (A200). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAF | A200 | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 145 | 3,368 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,084.57 |
Median investment frequency | N/A | N/A |
Median total investment | $1,717.22 | $2,536.59 |
Average age group | N/A | N/A |
Key Summary
VAF | A200 | |
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Strategy | 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. | A200.AX was created on 2018-05-07 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The ETF currently has 2975.21m in AUM and 200 holdings. A200.AX aims to track the performance of an index (before fees and expenses) comprising 200 of the largest companies by market capitalisation listed on the ASX. |
Top 3 holdings | Australia Government Bond 3.25 2025-04-21 (2.93 %) Australia Government Bond 4.25 2026-04-21 (2.77 %) Australia Government Bond 4.75 2027-04-21 (2.73 %) | BHP GROUP LTD (10.26 %) COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (7.91 %) CSL LTD (7.07 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (27.20 %) Materials (22.98 %) Health Care (9.84 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | Australia (96.56 %) New Zealand (1.24 %) Ireland (0.80 %) |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.04 % |
Key Summary
VAF | A200 | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD | Solactive Australia 200 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.04 % |
Price | $45.19 | $120.79 |
Size | $6.810 million | $2.975 billion |
10Y return | -9.62 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | - % | - % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 31/10/2012 | 08/05/2018 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAF | A200 | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 145 | 3,368 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,084.57 |
Median investment frequency | N/A | N/A |
Median total investment | $1,717.22 | $2,536.59 |
Average age group | N/A | N/A |
Pros and Cons
VAF | A200 | |
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VAF | A200 |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |