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Compare REIT vs. VGAD
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 FTSE Global Property (ex-AUS hedged) (REIT) and the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF (VGAD). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
REIT | VGAD | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 104 | 481 |
Median incremental investment | $850.00 | $2,030.11 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,104.18 | $8,756.50 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
REIT | VGAD | |
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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 | The aim of Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF is to track the return of the MSCI World ex-Australia (with net dividends reinvested) before considering fees, expenses, and tax. It also seeks to reduce the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations on the fund's performance by hedging it to the Australian dollar. |
Top 3 holdings | Prologis Inc (6.35 %) Equinix Inc (6.00 %) Welltower Inc (5.07 %) | Apple Inc. (5.41 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.14 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Real Estate (100.00 %) Other (8.61 %) | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (73.96 %) Japan (5.45 %) Singapore (3.61 %) | United States (72.94 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) |
Management fee | 0.43 % | 0.21 % |
Key Summary
REIT | VGAD | |
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Issuer | VanEck | Vanguard |
Tracking index | FTSE EPRA NAREIT Developed ex Australia Rental Hedged to AUD Index - AUD | MSCI World ex Australia - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.43 % | 0.21 % |
Price | $14.87 | $103.84 |
Size | $467.515 million | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 108.68 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.40 % | 3.23 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 02/04/2019 | 20/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
REIT | VGAD | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 104 | 481 |
Median incremental investment | $850.00 | $2,030.11 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,104.18 | $8,756.50 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
REIT | VGAD | |
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REIT | VGAD |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower 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 |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |