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Compare VAP vs. VIF
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 International Fixed Interest Index (Hedged) ETF (VIF). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAP | VIF | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 797 | 31 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,893.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,744.00 | $2,008.24 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAP | VIF | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | VAP seeks to track the performance of the S&P/ASX 300 A-REIT Index before considering any additional expenses. | VIF.AX was created on 2015-12-04 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. The Fund seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Corporate and Government-Related Scaled Index hedged into Australian dollars before taking into account fees, expenses and tax |
Top 3 holdings | Goodman Group (27.19 %) Scentre Group (11.28 %) Stockland (7.79 %) | United States Treasury Note/Bond 2.875 2032-05-15 (0.70 %) United Kingdom Gilt 0.25 2025-01-31 (0.44 %) United States Treasury Note/Bond 0.625 2030-08-15 (0.41 %) |
Top 3 industries | Real Estate (99.39 %) Other (0.61 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (99.61 %) France (0.39 %) | |
Management fee | 0.23 % | 0.2 % |
Key Summary
VAP | VIF | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | Vanguard |
Tracking index | S&P ASX 300 / A-REIT -SEC | Bloomberg Barclays Global Treasury Index Hedged into Australian Dollars - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.23 % | 0.2 % |
Price | $97.31 | $38.70 |
Size | N/A | $2.329 million |
10Y return | 33.46 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.40 % | 4.08 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 15/10/2010 | 08/12/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAP | VIF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 797 | 31 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,893.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,744.00 | $2,008.24 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAP | VIF | |
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VAP | VIF |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |