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Compare VAP vs. QAU
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 Betashares Gold Bullion Currency Hedged ETF (QAU). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAP | QAU | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 993 | 201 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,004.22 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,410.56 | $1,491.84 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAP | QAU | |
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Strategy | VAP seeks to track the performance of the S&P/ASX 300 A-REIT Index before considering any additional expenses. | QAU.AX was created on 2011-05-03 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on gold commodities. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return, before fees and expenses, that closely tracks the performance of the price of gold bullion, with a currency hedge against movements in the AUD/USD exchange rate. |
Top 3 holdings | Goodman Group (27.19 %) Scentre Group (11.28 %) Stockland (7.79 %) | AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (99.81 %) LONDON GOLD MARKET FIXING LTD GOLD BULLION GOLD BULLION (98.98 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (-98.80 %) |
Top 3 industries | Real Estate (99.39 %) Other (0.61 %) | Other (66.71 %) Communication Services (33.29 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | |
Management fee | 0.23 % | 0.59 % |
Key Summary
VAP | QAU | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX 300 A-REIT Index - AUD | LBMA Gold Price AM ($/ozt) |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.23 % | 0.59 % |
Price | $89.28 | $35.52 |
Size | N/A | $1.517 billion |
10Y return | 14.82 % | 168.68 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.30 % | 2.38 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 15/10/2010 | 04/05/2011 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAP | QAU | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 993 | 201 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,004.22 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,410.56 | $1,491.84 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAP | QAU | |
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VAP | QAU |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |