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Compare VAE vs. DAVA

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

Vanguard FTSE Asia Ex Japan Shares Index ETF

ASX

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Overview
Performance

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 Vanguard FTSE Asia Ex Japan Shares Index ETF (VAE) and the Dimensional Australian Value Trust - Active ETF (DAVA). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VAE

DAVA

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

776

4

Median incremental investment

$1,048.50

$4,993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$4,042.80

$14,853.69

Average age group

26 - 35

26 - 35

Key Summary

VAE

DAVA

Strategy

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.

DAVA.AX was created on 1999-06-10 by Dimensional. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The investment objective of the Trust is to provide long-term capital growth by gaining exposure to a diversified portfolio of Value Companies listed in Australia.

Top 3 holdings

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (6.57 %)

Tencent Holdings Ltd. (4.32 %)

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (3.96 %)

Westpac Banking Corp (9.22 %)

National Australia Bank Ltd (8.98 %)

ANZ Group Holdings Ltd (8.39 %)

Top 3 industries

Information Technology (21.30 %)

Other (15.91 %)

Financials (15.36 %)

Financials (64.43 %)

Materials (24.53 %)

Communication Services (5.56 %)

Top 3 countries

China (31.42 %)

India (23.33 %)

Taiwan (18.76 %)

Management fee

0.4 %

0.336 %

Key Summary

VAE

DAVA

Issuer

Vanguard

Dimensional

Tracking index

FTSE Asia Pacific ex Japan Australia and New Zealand Net - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.4 %

0.336 %

Price

$101.07

$31.57

Size

N/A

N/A

10Y return

112.47 %

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.02 %

4.42 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

11/12/2015

18/08/2024

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

VAE

DAVA

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

776

4

Median incremental investment

$1,048.50

$4,993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$4,042.80

$14,853.69

Average age group

26 - 35

26 - 35

Pros and Cons

VAE

DAVA

Pros

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

VAE

DAVA

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