VAF vs IAF - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing VAF and IAF. VAF has the lower management fee at 0.1% a year, VAF has the higher 10 years return at 1.5% a year, and VAF offers the higher at 3.24%.

Lower fee

VAF 0.1% p.a.

Higher 10 years return

VAF 1.5% p.a.

Higher yield

VAF 3.24%

Lower volatility

VAF 4.5% (10y)

Larger fund

VAF $3.8bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	VAF Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF	IAF iShares Core Composite Bond ETF
Snapshot
Provider	Vanguard	iShares
Tracks index	Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index	Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index
Categories	AU, Bonds	AU, Bonds
Listed since	2012 (14 yrs)	2012 (14 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$3.8bn	$3.8bn
Cost & income
Management fee	0.1%	0.1%
Dividend yield	3.24%	3.15%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	30%	35%
Tax drag	1.76%	1.85%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	1% net	1% net
3-year return	3.6% net	3.6% net
5-year return	-0.2% net	-0.2% net
10-year return	1.5% net	1.5% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	4%	4%
Volatility (5y)	5.4%	5.4%
Volatility (10y)	4.5%	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

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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IAF iShares Core Composite Bond 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).

Full IAF analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between VAF vs IAF?

VAF and IAF are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. VAF carries the lower management fee (0.1%). Over 10 years, VAF has delivered the higher total return (1.5% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - VAF vs IAF?

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

Which has performed higher - VAF vs IAF?

Over the past 10 years, VAF has delivered the higher total return at 1.5% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

VAF pays the higher at 3.24%. 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.