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Compare REIT vs. VGAD

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FTSE Global Property (ex-AUS hedged)

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Overview
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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

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

104

494

Median incremental investment

$931.50

$2,031.12

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,122.48

$8,955.70

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Key Summary

REIT

VGAD

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

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

$15.59

$107.90

Size

$470.652 million

N/A

10Y return

N/A

108.66 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

4.22 %

3.46 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

02/04/2019

20/11/2014

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

REIT

VGAD

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

104

494

Median incremental investment

$931.50

$2,031.12

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,122.48

$8,955.70

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

REIT

VGAD

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower distribution yield

REIT

VGAD

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

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