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Compare VBLD vs. FUEL

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

Vanguard Global Infrastructure Index ETF

ASX

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Overview
Performance

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 Global Infrastructure Index ETF (VBLD) and the Betashares Global Energy Comp Currency Hedged ETF (FUEL). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VBLD

FUEL

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

51

46

Median incremental investment

$1,336.46

$1,145.44

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,377.28

$1,716.96

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

VBLD

FUEL

Strategy

VBLD.AX was created on 2018-10-19 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on theme equity. Vanguard Global Infrastructure Index ETF seeks to track the return of the FTSE Developed Core Infrastructure Index (with net dividends reinvested) in Australian dollars, before taking into account fees, expenses and tax.

FUEL.AX was created on 2016-06-16 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on energy equity. The fund aims to track the performance of an index (before fees and expenses) that comprises the largest global energy companies (ex-Australia), hedged into Australian dollars.

Top 3 holdings

NextEra Energy Inc. (7.14 %)

Union Pacific Corp. (5.86 %)

American Tower Corp. (4.41 %)

BRL - BRAZILIAN REAL (0 %)

AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (0 %)

CAD - CANADA DOLLAR (0 %)

Top 3 industries

Utilities (52.56 %)

Industrials (23.35 %)

Energy (13.64 %)

Other (80.63 %)

Communication Services (33.88 %)

Energy (18.47 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (69.79 %)

Canada (13.74 %)

Japan (3.99 %)

United States (57.44 %)

Canada (14.15 %)

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (11.60 %)

Management fee

0.47 %

0.57 %

Key Summary

VBLD

FUEL

Issuer

Vanguard

BetaShares

Tracking index

FTSE Developed Core Infrastructure Index - AUD

Nasdaq Global ex-Australia Energy Hedged AUD Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.47 %

0.57 %

Price

$74.53

$6.72

Size

N/A

$128.363 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.58 %

3.23 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

23/10/2018

20/06/2016

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

VBLD

FUEL

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

51

46

Median incremental investment

$1,336.46

$1,145.44

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,377.28

$1,716.96

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

VBLD

FUEL

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Higher management fee

VBLD

FUEL

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher exposure to US market

Lower exposure to US market

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield