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Compare VBLD vs. GEAR
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 Global Infrastructure Index ETF (VBLD) and the BetaShares Geared Australian Equity Fund (Hedge Fund) (GEAR). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VBLD | GEAR | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 31 | 196 |
Median incremental investment | $1,129.85 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,280.64 | $2,273.76 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VBLD | GEAR | |
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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. | GEAR.AX was created on 2014-04-30 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The Fund aims to provide investors with geared exposure to a diversified portfolio of Australian shares as simply as buying any share on the ASX. As the fund is internally geared, investors do not need to take out margin loans and do not have the possibility of margin calls in relation to their investment in the Fund. |
Top 3 holdings | NextEra Energy Inc. (7.14 %) Union Pacific Corp. (5.86 %) American Tower Corp. (4.41 %) | COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (19.29 %) BHP GROUP LTD (19.01 %) CSL LTD (12.95 %) |
Top 3 industries | Utilities (52.56 %) Industrials (23.35 %) Energy (13.64 %) | Other (35.58 %) Financials (20.56 %) Materials (12.96 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (69.79 %) Canada (13.74 %) Japan (3.99 %) | Australia (94.91 %) United States (3.06 %) New Zealand (1.56 %) |
Management fee | 0.47 % | 0.8 % |
Key Summary
VBLD | GEAR | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | FTSE Developed Core Infrastructure Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.47 % | 0.8 % |
Price | $71.27 | $31.58 |
Size | N/A | $492.306 million |
10Y return | N/A | 53.97 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.63 % | 9.20 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 23/10/2018 | 02/05/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VBLD | GEAR | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 31 | 196 |
Median incremental investment | $1,129.85 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,280.64 | $2,273.76 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VBLD | GEAR | |
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VBLD | GEAR |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |