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Compare VESG vs. VAP
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 Ethically Conscious International Shares Index ETF (VESG) 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
VESG | VAP | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2,314 | 827 |
Median incremental investment | $990.50 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,414.10 | $2,625.08 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VESG | VAP | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | VESG seeks to track the performance of the FTSE Developed ex-Australia Choice Index (with dividends reinvested) before considering any additional fees, expenses, and taxes. | VAP seeks to track the performance of the S&P/ASX 300 A-REIT Index before considering any additional expenses. |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.54 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.67 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.10 %) | Goodman Group (27.19 %) Scentre Group (11.28 %) Stockland (7.79 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (26.14 %) Health Care (16.64 %) Financials (15.14 %) | Real Estate (99.39 %) Other (0.61 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (73.33 %) Japan (6.63 %) Switzerland (2.90 %) | Australia (99.61 %) France (0.39 %) |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.23 % |
Key Summary
VESG | VAP | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Vanguard |
Tracking index | FTSE Developed ex Australia Choice Index - AUD | S&P/ASX 300 A-REIT Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.23 % |
Price | $92.85 | $90.52 |
Size | N/A | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 26.36 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.65 % | 4.36 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 13/09/2018 | 15/10/2010 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VESG | VAP | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2,314 | 827 |
Median incremental investment | $990.50 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,414.10 | $2,625.08 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VESG | VAP | |
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VESG | VAP |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher 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 |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |