RMBS vs VAF - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing RMBS and VAF. VAF has the lower management fee at 0.1% a year, RMBS has the higher 1 year return at 4.5% a year, and RMBS offers the higher at 4.88%.

Lower fee

VAF 0.1% p.a.

Higher 1 year return

RMBS 4.5% p.a.

Higher yield

RMBS 4.88%

Larger fund

VAF $3.9bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	RMBS VanEck Australian RMBS ETF	VAF Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF
Snapshot
Provider	VanEck	Vanguard
Tracks index	—	Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index
Categories	Bonds, AU	AU, Bonds
Listed since	—	2012 (14 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$36m	$3.9bn
Cost & income
Management fee	0.29%	0.1%
Dividend yield	4.88%	3.27%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	25%	30%
Tax drag	2.16%	1.77%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	4.5% net	-0.5% net
3-year return	—	3.5% net
5-year return	—	-0.1% net
10-year return	—	1.4% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	—	3.9%
Volatility (5y)	—	5.4%
Volatility (10y)	—	4.5%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	—
Bid/ask spread	—	—

marks the strongest fund in each row. “net” shows the after-tax return at your selected bracket. “—” means we don’t have that data point yet.

Each fund at a glance

RMBS VanEck Australian RMBS ETF

Low-cost: a 0.29% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
Pays a useful 4.88% income yield.

Cheaper alternatives exist: IAF, VAF, and OZBD.

Full RMBS analysis →

VAF Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF

Low-cost: a 0.1% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
Low volatility (4.46% over 10 years) for a smoother ride.

Has lagged most peers over 10 years (97th of 110).

Full VAF analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between RMBS vs VAF?

RMBS and VAF are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. VAF carries the lower management fee (0.1%). Over 1 year, RMBS has delivered the higher total return (4.5% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - RMBS vs VAF?

VAF has the lower management fee at 0.1% a year, versus RMBS 0.29%.

Which has performed higher - RMBS vs VAF?

Over the past 1 year, RMBS has delivered the higher total return at 4.5% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

RMBS pays the higher at 4.88%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

VAF is the larger fund by assets ($3.9bn). Larger funds are typically more liquid and trade on tighter spreads.

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General information only, generated from each fund's published data — not personal financial advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Consider your own circumstances or seek licensed advice before investing.