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VAP vs RCAP

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

At a glance

Comparing VAP and RCAP. VAP has the lower management fee at 0.22% a year and VAP offers the higher at 2.92%.
Lower fee
VAP 0.22% p.a.
Higher yield
VAP 2.92%
Larger fund
VAP $3bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric VAP
Vanguard Australian Property Securities Index ETF
RCAP
Resolution Capital Global Property Securities Fund - Active ETF
Snapshot
Provider
Vanguard
Tracks index
S&P/ASX 300 A-REIT Index
FTSE EPRA Nareit Developed Index
Categories
AU, Thematic, Market-Cap
Intl, Thematic, Active
Listed since
2010 (16 yrs)
2022 (4 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)
$3bn
Cost & income
Management fee
0.22%
0.8%
Dividend yield
2.92%
Franking
20%
0%
Turnover
8%
40%
Tax drag 0.96% 0.96%
Returns
Tax bracket
1-year return
-5.2%
net
3-year return
9.7%
net
5-year return
5.3%
net
10-year return
5.2%
net
Risk
Volatility (3y)
19.2%
Volatility (5y)
20.6%
Volatility (10y)
21%
Sharpe ratio (3y)
0.37
Sharpe ratio (5y)
0.2
Sharpe ratio (10y)
0.25
Bid/ask spread

marks the strongest fund in each row. “net” shows the after-tax return at your selected bracket. “—” means we don’t have that data point yet.

Each fund at a glance

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).
RCAP Resolution Capital Global Property Securities Fund - Active ETF
  • A 0.8% management fee is high and compounds against you over time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between VAP vs RCAP?

VAP and RCAP are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. VAP carries the lower management fee (0.22%). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - VAP vs RCAP?

VAP has the lower management fee at 0.22% a year, versus RCAP 0.8%.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

VAP pays the higher at 2.92%. 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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