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REIT vs VAP

Compare fees, returns, income and risk for these 2 ASX-listed ETFs side by side.

At a glance

Comparing REIT and VAP. REIT has the lower management fee at 0.2% a year, VAP has the higher 5 years return at 5.3% a year, and REIT offers the higher at 4.36%.
Lower fee
REIT 0.2% p.a.
Higher 5 years return
VAP 5.3% p.a.
Higher yield
REIT 4.36%
Higher risk-adjusted
VAP Sharpe 0.37 (3y)
Lower volatility
REIT 16.9% (5y)
Larger fund
VAP $3bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric REIT
VanEck FTSE International Property (AUD Hedged) ETF
VAP
Vanguard Australian Property Securities Index ETF
Snapshot
Provider
VanEck
Vanguard
Tracks index
FTSE EPRA Nareit Developed ex Australia Rental Hedged into AUD Index
S&P/ASX 300 A-REIT Index
Categories
Intl, Thematic
AU, Thematic, Market-Cap
Listed since
2017 (9 yrs)
2010 (16 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)
$803m
$3bn
Cost & income
Management fee
0.2%
0.22%
Dividend yield
4.36%
2.92%
Franking
0%
20%
Turnover
5%
8%
Tax drag 1.52% 0.96%
Returns
Tax bracket
1-year return
18.7%
net
-5.2%
net
3-year return
8.7%
net
9.7%
net
5-year return
0.9%
net
5.3%
net
10-year return
5.2%
net
Risk
Volatility (3y)
14.8%
19.2%
Volatility (5y)
16.9%
20.6%
Volatility (10y)
21%
Sharpe ratio (3y)
0.36
0.37
Sharpe ratio (5y)
0.2
Sharpe ratio (10y)
0.25
Bid/ask spread

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Each fund at a glance

REIT VanEck FTSE International Property (AUD Hedged) ETF
  • Top-18% returns over 1 year (56th of 308 ETFs we track).
  • Low-cost: a 0.2% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
  • Has lagged most peers over 5 years (157th of 188).
VAP Vanguard Australian Property Securities Index ETF
  • Low-cost: a 0.22% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
  • Has lagged most peers over 1 year (283rd of 308).

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between REIT vs VAP?

REIT and VAP are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. REIT carries the lower management fee (0.2%). Over 5 years, VAP has delivered the higher total return (5.3% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - REIT vs VAP?

REIT has the lower management fee at 0.2% a year, versus VAP 0.22%.

Which has performed higher - REIT vs VAP?

Over the past 5 years, VAP has delivered the higher total return at 5.3% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

REIT pays the higher at 4.36%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

VAP is the larger fund by assets ($3bn). Larger funds are typically more liquid and trade on tighter spreads.

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General information only, generated from each fund's published data — not personal financial advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Consider your own circumstances or seek licensed advice before investing.

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