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Compare VAP vs. IKO
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 South Korea ETF (IKO). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAP | IKO | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 927 | 15 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $990.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,910.60 | $926.32 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAP | IKO | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | VAP seeks to track the performance of the S&P/ASX 300 A-REIT Index before considering any additional expenses. | IKO.AX was created on 2000-05-09 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the MSCI Korea 25/50 Index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of Korean large-, mid- & small- capitalisation companies |
Top 3 holdings | Goodman Group (27.19 %) Scentre Group (11.28 %) Stockland (7.79 %) | SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS LTD (22.24 %) SK HYNIX INC (9.83 %) KB FINANCIAL GROUP INC (2.80 %) |
Top 3 industries | Real Estate (99.39 %) Other (0.61 %) | Information Technology (35.74 %) Industrials (17.63 %) Financials (12.57 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (99.61 %) France (0.39 %) | Korea (100.00 %) |
Management fee | 0.23 % | 0.59 % |
Key Summary
VAP | IKO | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | iShares |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX 300 A-REIT Index - AUD | MSCI Korea 25/50 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.23 % | 0.59 % |
Price | $103.95 | $115.79 |
Size | N/A | $140.639 million |
10Y return | 48.41 % | 73.31 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.21 % | 1.26 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 15/10/2010 | 15/11/2007 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAP | IKO | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 927 | 15 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $990.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,910.60 | $926.32 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAP | IKO | |
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Cons |
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VAP | IKO |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |