SFIF vs VAF - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing SFIF and VAF. VAF has the lower management fee at 0.1% a year, SFIF has the higher 10 years return at 5.6% a year, and SFIF offers the higher at 5.33%.

Lower fee

VAF 0.1% p.a.

Higher 10 years return

SFIF 5.6% p.a.

Higher yield

SFIF 5.33%

Lower volatility

SFIF 4.1% (10y)

Larger fund

VAF $3.8bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	SFIF Seed Financial Income Fund Active ETF	VAF Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF
Snapshot
Provider	—	Vanguard
Tracks index	—	Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index
Categories	Bonds, AU, Active	AU, Bonds
Listed since	—	2012 (14 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$142m	$3.8bn
Cost & income
Management fee	0.7%	0.1%
Dividend yield	5.33%	3.24%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	45%	30%
Tax drag	2.79%	1.76%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	5.8% net	1% net
3-year return	6.5% net	3.6% net
5-year return	5.5% net	-0.2% net
10-year return	5.6% net	1.5% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	1.4%	4%
Volatility (5y)	1.4%	5.4%
Volatility (10y)	4.1%	4.5%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	1.63	—
Sharpe ratio (5y)	1.61	—
Sharpe ratio (10y)	0.8	—
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

SFIF Seed Financial Income Fund Active ETF

Pays a useful 5.33% income yield.
Low volatility (4.12% over 10 years) for a smoother ride.

Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.45%.

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VAF Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF

Low-cost: a 0.1% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
Low volatility (4.45% over 10 years) for a smoother ride.

Has lagged most peers over 10 years (97th of 108).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between SFIF vs VAF?

SFIF and VAF are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. VAF carries the lower management fee (0.1%). Over 10 years, SFIF has delivered the higher total return (5.6% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - SFIF vs VAF?

VAF has the lower management fee at 0.1% a year, versus SFIF 0.7%.

Which has performed higher - SFIF vs VAF?

Over the past 10 years, SFIF has delivered the higher total return at 5.6% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

SFIF pays the higher at 5.33%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

VAF is the larger fund by assets ($3.8bn). 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.