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Compare VAE vs. GRPA
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 Vanguard FTSE Asia Ex Japan Shares Index ETF (VAE) and the Global X S&P Australia Garp ETF (GRPA). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAE | GRPA | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 827 | 1 |
Median incremental investment | $1,050.00 | $49,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,977.00 | $46,629.96 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAE | GRPA | |
|---|---|---|
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. | GRPA.AX was created on 2025-09-30 by Global X. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide investors with a return that (before fees and expenses) tracks the performance of the S&P/ASX 200 GARP Index |
Top 3 holdings | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (6.57 %) Tencent Holdings Ltd. (4.32 %) Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (3.96 %) | BHP Group Ltd (12.39 %) Wesfarmers Ltd (9.43 %) Rio Tinto Ltd (7.73 %) |
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 %) | Australia (88.42 %) United States (11.58 %) |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0 % |
Key Summary
VAE | GRPA | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | Global X |
Tracking index | FTSE Asia Pacific ex Japan Australia and New Zealand Net - AUD | S&P/ASX 200 GARP Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Gross |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0 % |
Price | $96.51 | $25.26 |
Size | N/A | $2.036 million |
10Y return | 100.64 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.02 % | - % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 11/12/2015 | 01/10/2025 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAE | GRPA | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 827 | 1 |
Median incremental investment | $1,050.00 | $49,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,977.00 | $46,629.96 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAE | GRPA | |
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VAE | GRPA |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |