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Q: Looking forward would you put new money into XRB or VAB?
Thanks Ron
Asked by Ronald on December 16, 2025
5i Research Answer:

VAB is hugely larger, with much lower fees (0.09% vs 0.39%). VAB also will likely outperform in a lower-inflation, lower interest rate world. VAB wins this one. 

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