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Compare VDBA vs. BBAB

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

Vanguard Diversified Balanced 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 Diversified Balanced Index ETF (VDBA) and the Betashares Geared Short Aus Gov Bond Complex ETF (BBAB). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VDBA

BBAB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

64

1

Median incremental investment

$1,056.20

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$3,228.23

$1,015.41

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

VDBA

BBAB

Strategy

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.

N/A

Top 3 holdings

BHP Group Ltd. (2.15 %)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (1.72 %)

CSL Ltd. (1.35 %)

AUST 10Y BOND FUT MAR26 (0 %)

AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (100.00 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (50.55 %)

Financials (9.84 %)

Information Technology (6.59 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (40.15 %)

Australia (37.85 %)

Japan (3.51 %)

Management fee

0.27 %

0 %

Key Summary

VDBA

BBAB

Issuer

Vanguard

Tracking index

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

Stock

Management fee

0.27 %

0 %

Price

$60.91

$20.16

Size

$1.129 million

N/A

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

3.95 %

2.23 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

22/11/2017

05/12/2023

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

VDBA

BBAB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

64

1

Median incremental investment

$1,056.20

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$3,228.23

$1,015.41

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

VDBA

BBAB

Pros

  • Exposure to more markets and sectors

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher dividend/distribution yield

Cons

  • Exposure to 1 market and 1 sector only

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower dividend/distribution yield

VDBA

BBAB

Exposure to more markets and sectors

Exposure to 1 market and 1 sector only

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Higher dividend/distribution yield

Lower dividend/distribution yield