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Compare VDBA vs. IBIT
Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.
Overview
When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are VDBA and IBIT. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VDBA | IBIT | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 64 | 70 |
Median incremental investment | $1,056.20 | $1,151.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,228.23 | $1,493.08 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VDBA | IBIT | |
|---|---|---|
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. | IBIT.AX was created on 2025-11-12 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on long btc, short aud currency. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the price of Bitcoin, before fees and expenses. |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (2.15 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (1.72 %) CSL Ltd. (1.35 %) | iShares Bitcoin ETF (100 %) |
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 % | 0.39 % |
Key Summary
VDBA | IBIT | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | iShares |
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 | CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate - New York Variant - AUD - Benchmark Price Return |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.27 % | 0.39 % |
Price | $60.53 | $18.40 |
Size | $1.129 million | $14.994 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution/ dividend yield (5Y) | 3.95 % | - % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 22/11/2017 | 13/11/2025 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VDBA | IBIT | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 64 | 70 |
Median incremental investment | $1,056.20 | $1,151.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,228.23 | $1,493.08 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VDBA | IBIT | |
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Cons |
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VDBA | IBIT |
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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 |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |