Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF (VAF.AX) belongs to the Total Bond Market category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VAF.AX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VAF.AX
VAF.AX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 11. There are 9 ETFs in the Total Bond Market category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BetaShares Australian Bank Senior Floating Rate Bo... | 96 | — | Jun 2017 | VAF.AX vs QPON.AX | |
| iShares JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond (AUD H... | 51 | — | Dec 2015 | VAF.AX vs IHEB.AX | |
| Ardea Real Outcome Bond Complex ETF | 46 | — | — | VAF.AX vs XARO.AX | |
| iShares Global High Yield Bond (AUD Hedged) ETF | 40 | — | Dec 2015 | VAF.AX vs IHHY.AX | |
| Vanguard Ethically Conscious Global Aggregate Bond... | 19 | — | Sep 2018 | VAF.AX vs VEFI.AX |
Top Performing VAF.AX Alternatives (YTD)
VAF.AX is at 0.68% YTD. There are 7 ETFs in the Total Bond Market category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 2.30%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BetaShares Australian Bank Senior Floating Rate Bo... | 2.30% | — | Jun 2017 | VAF.AX vs QPON.AX | |
| iShares Global High Yield Bond (AUD Hedged) ETF | 2.08% | — | Dec 2015 | VAF.AX vs IHHY.AX | |
| iShares Core Composite Bond ETF | 2.02% | — | Mar 2012 | VAF.AX vs IAF.AX | |
| State Street SPDR S&P/ASX iBoxx Australian Bond ET... | 1.98% | — | Jul 2012 | VAF.AX vs BOND.AX | |
| Ardea Real Outcome Bond Complex ETF | 1.43% | — | — | VAF.AX vs XARO.AX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VAF.AX
VAF.AX has 3.66% 1-year volatility. There are 3 ETFs in the Total Bond Market category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 1.18%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BetaShares Australian Bank Senior Floating Rate Bo... | 1.18% | — | Jun 2017 | VAF.AX vs QPON.AX | |
| Ardea Real Outcome Bond Complex ETF | 3.43% | — | — | VAF.AX vs XARO.AX | |
| iShares Core Composite Bond ETF | 3.65% | — | Mar 2012 | VAF.AX vs IAF.AX | |
| BetaShares Western Asset Australian Bond Active ET... | 3.73% | — | Nov 2018 | VAF.AX vs BNDS.AX | |
| Vanguard Ethically Conscious Global Aggregate Bond... | 3.78% | — | Sep 2018 | VAF.AX vs VEFI.AX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VAF.AX
VAF.AX has a 1-year max drawdown of -4.47%. There are 8 ETFs in the Total Bond Market category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.53%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BetaShares Australian Bank Senior Floating Rate Bo... | -0.53% | — | Jun 2017 | VAF.AX vs QPON.AX | |
| Ardea Real Outcome Bond Complex ETF | -2.26% | — | — | VAF.AX vs XARO.AX | |
| iShares Global High Yield Bond (AUD Hedged) ETF | -2.68% | — | Dec 2015 | VAF.AX vs IHHY.AX | |
| Vanguard Ethically Conscious Global Aggregate Bond... | -2.69% | — | Sep 2018 | VAF.AX vs VEFI.AX | |
| State Street SPDR S&P/ASX iBoxx Australian Bond ET... | -3.35% | — | Jul 2012 | VAF.AX vs BOND.AX |
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