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Compare DRUG vs. VAP
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 Vanguard Australian Property Securities Index ETF (VAP). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
DRUG | VAP | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 73 | 989 |
Median incremental investment | $740.50 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,623.50 | $2,455.32 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
DRUG | VAP | |
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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. | VAP seeks to track the performance of the S&P/ASX 300 A-REIT Index before considering any additional expenses. |
Top 3 holdings | BRL - BRAZILIAN REAL (0 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (0 %) CHF - SWISS FRANC (0 %) | Goodman Group (27.19 %) Scentre Group (11.28 %) Stockland (7.79 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (75.91 %) Communication Services (33.53 %) Health Care (23.80 %) | Real Estate (99.39 %) Other (0.61 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (69.91 %) Switzerland (10.93 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (7.38 %) | Australia (100.00 %) |
Management fee | 0.57 % | 0.23 % |
Key Summary
DRUG | VAP | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Nasdaq Global ex-Australia Healthcare Hedged AUD Index - AUD | S&P/ASX 300 A-REIT Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.57 % | 0.23 % |
Price | $8.50 | $89.00 |
Size | $176.672 million | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 19.58 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.92 % | 4.26 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/08/2016 | 15/10/2010 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
DRUG | VAP | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 73 | 989 |
Median incremental investment | $740.50 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,623.50 | $2,455.32 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
DRUG | VAP | |
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DRUG | VAP |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |