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Compare ECRD vs. VAE
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 Aust Enhanced Credit Income Complex ETF (ECRD) and the Vanguard FTSE Asia Ex Japan Shares Index ETF (VAE). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
ECRD | VAE | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 17 | 782 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,049.14 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,503.91 | $4,005.45 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
ECRD | VAE | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | N/A | Vanguard FTSE Asia ex Japan Shares Index ETF objective is to track the performance of the FTSE Asia Pacific ex Japan, Australia and New Zealand Index (with net dividends reinvested) in Australian dollars before accounting for fees, expenses and tax. |
Top 3 holdings | BETASHARES INTEREST RATE HEDGE (161.19 %) BETASHARES AUSTRALIAN MAJOR BA (160.58 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (-221.77 %) | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (6.57 %) Tencent Holdings Ltd. (4.32 %) Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (3.96 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (21.30 %) Other (15.91 %) Financials (15.36 %) | |
Top 3 countries | China (31.93 %) Taiwan (21.91 %) India (18.65 %) | |
Management fee | 0 % | 0.4 % |
Key Summary
ECRD | VAE | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | |
Tracking index | FTSE Asia Pacific ex Japan Australia and New Zealand Net - AUD | |
Asset class | Stock | ETF |
Management fee | 0 % | 0.4 % |
Price | $25.49 | $98.90 |
Size | $31.329 million | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 108.96 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.74 % | 2.02 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 23/11/2025 | 11/12/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ECRD | VAE | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 17 | 782 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,049.14 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,503.91 | $4,005.45 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
ECRD | VAE | |
|---|---|---|
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Cons |
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ECRD | VAE |
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Exposure to 1 market and 1 sector only | Exposure to more markets and sectors |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower dividend/distribution yield | Higher dividend/distribution yield |