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Compare DRGN vs. VDBA

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

Global X China Tech ETF

ASX

Buy

Buy

Overview
Performance

Overview

When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are a popular choice. Two well-known options in the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) are the Global X China Tech ETF (DRGN) and the Vanguard Diversified Balanced Index ETF (VDBA). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

DRGN

VDBA

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

159

70

Median incremental investment

$1,031.79

$1,003.70

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,940.34

$4,286.43

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

DRGN

VDBA

Strategy

DRGN.AX was created on 2025-05-06 by Global X. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on information technology equity. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide investors with a return that (before fees and expenses) tracks the performance of the Global X China Tech 20 Index (the Index).

VDBA.AX was created on 2017-11-20 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on target outcome asset allocation. The ETF provides low-cost access to a range of sector funds, offering broad diversification across multiple asset classes. The Balanced ETF is designed for investors seeking a balance between income and capital growth. The ETF targets a 50% allocation to income asset classes and a 50% allocation to growth asset classes.

Top 3 holdings

Tencent Holdings Ltd (9.16 %)

Cambricon Technologies Corp Ltd Class A (8.95 %)

East Money Information Co Ltd Class A (8.94 %)

BHP Group Ltd. (2.15 %)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (1.72 %)

CSL Ltd. (1.35 %)

Top 3 industries

Information Technology (49.65 %)

Consumer Discretionary (17.81 %)

Financials (11.33 %)

Other (50.55 %)

Financials (9.84 %)

Information Technology (6.59 %)

Top 3 countries

China (100.00 %)

United States (40.15 %)

Australia (37.85 %)

Japan (3.51 %)

Management fee

0 %

0.27 %

Key Summary

DRGN

VDBA

Issuer

Global X

Vanguard

Tracking index

Global X China Tech 20 Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net

20% S&P - ASX 300-14.5% MSCI World ex-Australia-9% MSCI World ex-Aus hedged-AUD-3.5% MSCI World ex-Aus Small Cap-3% MSCI Emerging Market-15% Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr-35% Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Float-Adjusted and Scaled-TR

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0 %

0.27 %

Price

$13.29

$59.95

Size

$90.028 million

$1.129 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

5.29 %

3.68 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

07/05/2025

22/11/2017

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

DRGN

VDBA

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

159

70

Median incremental investment

$1,031.79

$1,003.70

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,940.34

$4,286.43

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

DRGN

VDBA

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

DRGN

VDBA

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower exposure to US market

Higher exposure to US market

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield