VanEck Australian Property ETF vs Vanguard Australian Property Securities Index ETF
Overlap is estimated from the funds' listed top holdings, not their full constituent lists. Where there are no shared listed holdings it is shown as not reliably estimable.
MVA (VanEck Vectors Australian Property ETF) and VAP (Vanguard Australian Property Securities Index ETF) both provide exposure to Australian Real Estate Investment Trusts (A-REITs) listed on the ASX.
VanEck Australian Property ETF
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Vanguard Australian Property Securities Index ETF
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Comparison scores reflect how each ETF compares to the other on these specific dimensions only. They are not absolute ratings or recommendations.
Key differences at a glance
Neither MVA nor VAP is the "right" pick for everyone; it comes down to what you want from the holding. Where they differ most:
Category scores compare these two ETFs only and are not absolute ratings.
VAP has the lower management fee - the one objective "cheaper" axis.
VAP is the larger fund. Larger is not inherently better, but greater scale can support tighter spreads and lower closure risk.
VAP spreads exposure across more holdings (MVA 12, VAP 28); the other is more concentrated. Neither is inherently better - it depends on whether you want breadth or a focused tilt.
MVA distributes approximately 4.4% and VAP approximately 3.6%; MVA carries the higher estimated distribution yield. A higher yield may suit an income focus; a lower one may suit a growth or tax-efficiency focus. Yields are estimates and are not guaranteed; past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
Green highlights the factually lower fee or higher scale/income figure. Performance is never highlighted. Data from issuer disclosures, reviewed quarterly.
Yield figures are estimates based on recent distributions and may vary. Past distributions are not a reliable indicator of future distributions.
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
Top shared holdings ranked by overlap contribution, the smaller of each company's weight in the two funds. Basis: top 12 holdings.
Top 10 listed holdings for each fund, from issuer disclosures.
MVA top holdings
VAP top holdings
MVA sectors
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MVA geography
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MVA (VanEck Vectors Australian Property ETF) and VAP (Vanguard Australian Property Securities Index ETF) both provide exposure to Australian Real Estate Investment Trusts (A-REITs) listed on the ASX. They track different indices and have different top holdings weightings. Both are sector-specific ETFs and carry concentration risk relative to a diversified share ETF.
Investors comparing the two most widely held Australian property ETF options.
MVA and VAP have approximately 60% estimated holdings overlap (top 12 holdings). This is considered moderate overlap, estimated from listed top holdings rather than the full constituent lists.
VAP has the lower management fee. MVA charges 0.35% per year ($35 per year on a $10,000 investment) and VAP charges 0.23% per year ($23 per year on a $10,000 investment). The difference is $12 per year per $10,000 invested.
MVA (VanEck Australian Property ETF) manages approximately $803.6M and VAP (Vanguard Australian Property Securities Index ETF) manages approximately $3.0B. Fund size can affect liquidity and bid-ask spreads but does not by itself change the management fee.
You can hold both, but with approximately 60% estimated holdings overlap the two funds share a moderate proportion of holdings, so there is some duplicated exposure. Whether that suits you depends on your own objectives.
There is no universally right choice. It depends on your goals, time horizon and existing holdings. MVA charges 0.35% and VAP charges 0.23%, so VAP has the lower management fee, and they have approximately 60% estimated holdings overlap. Compare their fees, holdings and sectors above and consider each fund's Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination.
General information only. This comparison and the ETFLens tools on this page provide general information about two exchange-traded funds and do not take into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. It is not personal financial product or investment advice. ETFLens does not hold an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL). Holdings overlap is calculated from each fund's published holdings (full lists where the issuer publishes one, listed top holdings otherwise), and fee data is sourced from fund manager PDS documents and updated quarterly. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Consider each fund's Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD), and seek advice from a registered tax agent or licensed financial adviser, before making investment decisions.
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