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Compare VAP vs. VGS
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 MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAP | VGS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 886 | 15,433 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,056.27 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,814.56 | $3,723.98 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VAP | VGS | |
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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. | Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS) seeks to track the performance of the MSCI World ex-Australia index before account fees, expenses and taxes. The index tracks the large and mid-cap stocks from 22 developed markets including the US, UK, Japan, Canada, France, Germany and Israel. |
Top 3 holdings | Goodman Group (27.19 %) Scentre Group (11.28 %) Stockland (7.79 %) | Apple Inc. (5.40 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.13 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Real Estate (99.39 %) Other (0.61 %) | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (99.61 %) France (0.39 %) | United States (72.93 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) |
Management fee | 0.23 % | 0.18 % |
Key Summary
VAP | VGS | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Vanguard |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX 300 A-REIT Index - AUD | MSCI WorldexAustralia Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.23 % | 0.18 % |
Price | $100.00 | $142.22 |
Size | N/A | N/A |
10Y return | 45.40 % | 142.99 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.20 % | 2.32 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 15/10/2010 | 20/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAP | VGS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 886 | 15,433 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,056.27 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,814.56 | $3,723.98 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAP | VGS | |
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VAP | VGS |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |