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Compare VAP vs. VAS
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 Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAP | VAS | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 777 | 17,549 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,005.81 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,598.70 | $2,853.20 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VAP | VAS | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | VAP seeks to track the performance of the S&P/ASX 300 A-REIT Index before considering any additional expenses. | Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS) seeks to track the performance of the ASX 300 index before account fees, expenses, and taxes. The index tracks the top 300 companies on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). |
Top 3 holdings | Goodman Group (27.19 %) Scentre Group (11.28 %) Stockland (7.79 %) | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) |
Top 3 industries | Real Estate (99.39 %) Other (0.61 %) | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (97.30 %) New Zealand (1.50 %) Ireland (0.86 %) | |
Management fee | 0.23 % | 0.07 % |
Key Summary
VAP | VAS | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | Vanguard |
Tracking index | S&P ASX 300 / A-REIT -SEC | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.23 % | 0.07 % |
Price | $99.44 | $102.06 |
Size | N/A | N/A |
10Y return | 60.53 % | 47.27 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.34 % | 5.52 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 15/10/2010 | 08/05/2009 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAP | VAS | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 777 | 17,549 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,005.81 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,598.70 | $2,853.20 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAP | VAS | |
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Cons |
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VAP | VAS |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |