Compare AU
Compare VBLD vs. IBAL
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 iShares Balanced Esg ETF (IBAL). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VBLD | IBAL | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 31 | 1 |
Median incremental investment | $1,129.85 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly |
Median total investment | $2,280.64 | $978.78 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VBLD | IBAL | |
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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. | IBAL.AX was created on 2022-08-15 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on target outcome asset allocation. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the various indices of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests, in proportion to a Balanced long term Strategic Asset Allocation . |
Top 3 holdings | NextEra Energy Inc. (7.14 %) Union Pacific Corp. (5.86 %) American Tower Corp. (4.41 %) | iShares Core MSCI Wld Ex Aus ESG ETF (21.32 %) iShares Core MSCI Australia ESG ETF (19.35 %) iShares Treasury ETF (19.09 %) |
Top 3 industries | Utilities (52.56 %) Industrials (23.35 %) Energy (13.64 %) | Other (99.97 %) Communication Services (0.03 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (69.79 %) Canada (13.74 %) Japan (3.99 %) | United States (47.38 %) Australia (36.02 %) Japan (3.94 %) |
Management fee | 0.47 % | 0.22 % |
Key Summary
VBLD | IBAL | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | iShares |
Tracking index | FTSE Developed Core Infrastructure Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.47 % | 0.22 % |
Price | $71.27 | $29.66 |
Size | N/A | $12.878 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.63 % | 1.30 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 23/10/2018 | 16/08/2022 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VBLD | IBAL | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 31 | 1 |
Median incremental investment | $1,129.85 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly |
Median total investment | $2,280.64 | $978.78 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VBLD | IBAL | |
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VBLD | IBAL |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |