Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF (ASX:VAF)

The Vanguard VAF ETF provides investors with exposure to a portfolio of Australian Commonwealth Government bonds, state government bonds and bonds from treasury corporations, as well as some investment-grade corporate debt.

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VAF share price and fees

VAF fees

ASX ticker code: VAF
Yearly fee (MER): 0.15%
FUM: $1468.74 million
Monthly spread: 0.07%
Data Last Updated: July 2022

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Fee comparison

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What does the VAF ASX ETF invest in?

VAF invests in a range of Australian government and corporate debt. Around half of the portfolio consists of treasury securities, and the other half is made up of government-related and corporate debt. The weighted average credit quality of the portfolio is AA+.

What do investors use the VAF ETF for?

The VAF ETF could be used by investors when building out the core of a diversified investment portfolio. It may also be used by investors seeking a regular income stream from relatively safe assets, or those looking to diversify from equities.

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VAF PDS

The Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) explains the fees, tax status and some of the risks.

VAF literature

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VAF holdings

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ASX: VAF’s dividend 2021

VAF dividend yield

Last 12m yield: 1.62%

When does VAF pay a dividend?

VAF dividend reinvestment plan (DRP)

Warnings we apply to the VAF ETF

VAF tax domicile

Fixed interest – Australia sector data

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Sector information is recorded based on the last 12-month returns to July 2022. Refer to the Issuer’s website, speak to your financial adviser and always the fund’s Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) before choosing an ETF for its dividend yield, past returns or fees. Past performance can be a poor indicator of future performance. 

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