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Compare VHY vs. VAP

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

Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF

ASX

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Overview
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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 Australian Shares High Yield ETF (VHY) 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

VHY

VAP

Popularity

Medium

Low

Pearlers invested

1,513

827

Median incremental investment

$1,011.60

$1,000.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,264.00

$2,625.08

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

VHY

VAP

Strategy

VHY.AX was created on 2011-05-23 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on high dividend yield equity. Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF seeks to track the return of the FTSE Australia High Dividend Yield Index before taking into account fees, expenses and tax.

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. (10.26 %)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (9.79 %)

National Australia Bank Ltd. (6.83 %)

Goodman Group (27.19 %)

Scentre Group (11.28 %)

Stockland (7.79 %)

Top 3 industries

Financials (40.37 %)

Materials (23.34 %)

Energy (10.73 %)

Real Estate (99.39 %)

Other (0.61 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (99.89 %)

China (0.11 %)

Australia (99.61 %)

France (0.39 %)

Management fee

0.25 %

0.23 %


Key Summary

VHY

VAP

Issuer

Vanguard

Vanguard

Tracking index

FTSE Australia High Dividend Yield Index - AUD

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

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.25 %

0.23 %

Price

$70.75

$90.52

Size

N/A

N/A

10Y return

1.27 %

26.36 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

7.50 %

4.36 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

26/05/2011

15/10/2010

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VHY

VAP

Popularity

Medium

Low

Pearlers invested

1,513

827

Median incremental investment

$1,011.60

$1,000.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,264.00

$2,625.08

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

VHY

VAP

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Lower management fee

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

VHY

VAP

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield