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Compare REIT vs. VAS
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 VanEck Ftse International Property (Aud Hedged) ETF (REIT) and the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
REIT | VAS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 108 | 21,566 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,137.03 | $2,564.38 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
REIT | VAS | |
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Strategy | 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 | Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS) seeks to track the performance of the ASX 300 index before account fees, expenses, and taxes. The index tracks the top 300 companies on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). |
Top 3 holdings | Prologis Inc (6.10 %) Welltower Inc (5.91 %) Equinix Inc (4.94 %) | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) |
Top 3 industries | Real Estate (94.18 %) Other (5.82 %) | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (73.96 %) Japan (5.45 %) Singapore (3.61 %) | Australia (94.56 %) United States (3.02 %) New Zealand (1.65 %) |
Management fee | 0.43 % | 0.07 % |
Key Summary
REIT | VAS | |
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Issuer | VanEck | Vanguard |
Tracking index | FTSE EPRA NAREIT Developed ex Australia Rental Hedged to AUD Index - AUD | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.43 % | 0.07 % |
Price | $15.06 | $98.63 |
Size | $490.331 million | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 30.22 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.18 % | 5.48 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 02/04/2019 | 08/05/2009 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
REIT | VAS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 108 | 21,566 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,137.03 | $2,564.38 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
REIT | VAS | |
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REIT | VAS |
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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 |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |