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Compare VBLD vs. VDBA

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 Vanguard Diversified Balanced Index ETF (VDBA). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VBLD

VDBA

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

39

45

Median incremental investment

$1,500.00

$1,490.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,457.86

$4,763.61

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

VBLD

VDBA

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.

VDBA.AX was created on 2017-11-20 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on target outcome asset allocation. The ETF provides low-cost access to a range of sector funds, offering broad diversification across multiple asset classes. The Balanced ETF is designed for investors seeking a balance between income and capital growth. The ETF targets a 50% allocation to income asset classes and a 50% allocation to growth asset classes.

Top 3 holdings

NextEra Energy Inc. (7.14 %)

Union Pacific Corp. (5.86 %)

American Tower Corp. (4.41 %)

BHP Group Ltd. (2.15 %)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (1.72 %)

CSL Ltd. (1.35 %)

Top 3 industries

Utilities (52.56 %)

Industrials (23.35 %)

Energy (13.64 %)

Other (50.55 %)

Financials (9.84 %)

Information Technology (6.59 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (69.79 %)

Canada (13.74 %)

Japan (3.99 %)

United States (39.73 %)

Australia (38.16 %)

Japan (3.57 %)

Management fee

0.47 %

0.27 %

Key Summary

VBLD

VDBA

Issuer

Vanguard

Vanguard

Tracking index

FTSE Developed Core Infrastructure Index - AUD

A10808-20% S&P - ASX 300-14.5% MSCI World ex-Australia-9% MSCI World ex-Aus hedged-AUD-3.5% MSCI World ex-Aus Small Cap-3% MSCI Emerging Market-15% Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr-35% Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Float-Adjusted and Scaled-TR

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.47 %

0.27 %

Price

$72.29

$58.81

Size

N/A

$1.129 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.59 %

4.28 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

23/10/2018

22/11/2017

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

VBLD

VDBA

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

39

45

Median incremental investment

$1,500.00

$1,490.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,457.86

$4,763.61

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

VBLD

VDBA

Pros

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

VBLD

VDBA

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

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield