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Compare VDBA vs. VAP

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

Community Stats

VDBA

VAP

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

61

994

Median incremental investment

$1,093.94

$1,000.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$3,843.00

$2,705.40

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

VDBA

VAP

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.

VAP seeks to track the performance of the S&P/ASX 300 A-REIT Index before considering any additional expenses.

Top 3 holdings

BHP Group Ltd. (2.15 %)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (1.72 %)

CSL Ltd. (1.35 %)

Goodman Group (27.19 %)

Scentre Group (11.28 %)

Stockland (7.79 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (50.55 %)

Financials (9.84 %)

Information Technology (6.59 %)

Real Estate (99.39 %)

Other (0.61 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (39.73 %)

Australia (38.16 %)

Japan (3.57 %)

Australia (99.61 %)

France (0.39 %)

Management fee

0.27 %

0.23 %

Key Summary

VDBA

VAP

Issuer

Vanguard

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

S&P/ASX 300 A-REIT Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.27 %

0.23 %

Price

$60.78

$99.79

Size

$1.129 million

N/A

10Y return

N/A

42.22 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

3.95 %

4.26 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

22/11/2017

15/10/2010

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

VDBA

VAP

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

61

994

Median incremental investment

$1,093.94

$1,000.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$3,843.00

$2,705.40

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

VDBA

VAP

Pros

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Lower exposure to US market

VDBA

VAP

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

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield