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Compare DRUG vs. REIT
Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.
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 Betashares Global Healthcare Currency Hedged ETF (DRUG) and the VanEck Ftse International Property (Aud Hedged) ETF (REIT). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
DRUG | REIT | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 73 | 105 |
Median incremental investment | $740.50 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,657.88 | $1,207.42 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
DRUG | REIT | |
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Strategy | DRUG.AX was created on 2016-08-04 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on health care equity. DRUG.AX aims to track the performance of an index (before fees and expenses) that comprises the largest global healthcare companies (ex-Australia), hedged into Australian dollars. | REIT.AX was created on 2019-03-29 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on real estate equity. REIT.AX seeks to provide investors with access to a diversified portfolio of international property securities |
Top 3 holdings | AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (0 %) BRL - BRAZILIAN REAL (0 %) CHF - SWISS FRANC (0 %) | Welltower Inc (8.32 %) Prologis Inc (7.60 %) Equinix Inc (5.52 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (75.91 %) Communication Services (33.53 %) Health Care (23.80 %) | Real Estate (100.00 %) Other (5.82 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (69.91 %) Switzerland (10.93 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (7.38 %) | United States (72.00 %) Japan (5.79 %) Singapore (3.61 %) |
Management fee | 0.57 % | 0.43 % |
Key Summary
DRUG | REIT | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | VanEck |
Tracking index | Nasdaq Global ex-Australia Healthcare Hedged AUD Index - AUD | FTSE EPRA NAREIT Developed ex Australia Rental Hedged to AUD Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.57 % | 0.43 % |
Price | $8.68 | $16.54 |
Size | $176.672 million | $731.528 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.92 % | 4.20 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/08/2016 | 02/04/2019 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
DRUG | REIT | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 73 | 105 |
Median incremental investment | $740.50 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,657.88 | $1,207.42 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
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DRUG | REIT |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |