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Compare VDBA vs. VGAD
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 Diversified Balanced Index ETF (VDBA) and the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF (VGAD). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VDBA | VGAD | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 64 | 593 |
Median incremental investment | $1,056.20 | $2,010.15 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,228.23 | $9,692.80 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VDBA | VGAD | |
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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. | The aim of Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF is to track the return of the MSCI World ex-Australia (with net dividends reinvested) before considering fees, expenses, and tax. It also seeks to reduce the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations on the fund's performance by hedging it to the Australian dollar. |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (2.15 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (1.72 %) CSL Ltd. (1.35 %) | Apple Inc. (5.41 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.14 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (50.55 %) Financials (9.84 %) Information Technology (6.59 %) | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (40.15 %) Australia (37.85 %) Japan (3.51 %) | United States (73.36 %) Japan (5.42 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.70 %) |
Management fee | 0.27 % | 0.21 % |
Key Summary
VDBA | VGAD | |
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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 | MSCI World ex Australia - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.27 % | 0.21 % |
Price | $60.53 | $119.47 |
Size | $1.129 million | $6.321 billion |
10Y return | N/A | 138.08 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.95 % | 4.15 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 22/11/2017 | 20/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VDBA | VGAD | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 64 | 593 |
Median incremental investment | $1,056.20 | $2,010.15 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,228.23 | $9,692.80 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VDBA | VGAD | |
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VDBA | VGAD |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |