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Compare VAP vs. IEM
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 Australian Property Securities Index ETF (VAP) and the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEM). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAP | IEM | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 954 | 407 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,224.78 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,639.28 | $3,530.20 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VAP | IEM | |
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Strategy | VAP seeks to track the performance of the S&P/ASX 300 A-REIT Index before considering any additional expenses. | IEM.AX was created on 2003-04-07 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the equity market performance in global emerging markets. |
Top 3 holdings | Goodman Group (27.19 %) Scentre Group (11.28 %) Stockland (7.79 %) | ISH MSCI EM USD ETF DIST (99.67 %) USD CASH (0.18 %) AUD CASH (0.14 %) |
Top 3 industries | Real Estate (99.39 %) Other (0.61 %) | Other (99.99 %) Communication Services (0.01 %) Information Technology (0.00 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | China (25.52 %) Taiwan (21.12 %) Korea (14.60 %) |
Management fee | 0.23 % | 0.69 % |
Key Summary
VAP | IEM | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | iShares |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX 300 A-REIT Index - AUD | MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.23 % | 0.69 % |
Price | $94.26 | $92.90 |
Size | N/A | $1.635 billion |
10Y return | 14.23 % | 92.90 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.21 % | 1.88 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 15/10/2010 | 10/10/2007 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAP | IEM | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 954 | 407 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,224.78 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,639.28 | $3,530.20 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAP | IEM | |
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VAP | IEM |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |