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Compare VAS vs. STW
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 Australian Shares Index Etf (VAS) and the SPDR S&P/ASX 200 Fund (STW). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAS | STW | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 10,610 | 170 |
Median incremental investment | $1,037.20 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | N/A | N/A |
Median total investment | $2,525.04 | $2,565.81 |
Average age group | N/A | N/A |
Key Summary
VAS | STW | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | VAS.AX was created on 2009-05-04 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF seeks to track the return of the S&P/ASX 300 Index before taking into account fees, expenses and tax. | STW.AX was created on 2001-08-24 by SPDR. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The ETF currently has 4827.93m in AUM and 203 holdings. The SPDR S&P/ASX 200 Fund, seeks to closely match, before fees and expenses, the returns of the S&P/ASX 200 Index. |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (10.13 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.56 %) CSL Ltd. (6.53 %) | BHP Group Ltd (10.23 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.51 %) CSL Ltd (6.65 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (26.86 %) Materials (23.72 %) Health Care (9.69 %) | Financials (46.30 %) Materials (21.67 %) Health Care (14.74 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (97.66 %) New Zealand (1.36 %) Ireland (0.67 %) | Australia (93.35 %) |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.13 % |
Key Summary
VAS | STW | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | SPDR |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD | S&P/ASX 200 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.13 % |
Price | $90.18 | $65.79 |
Size | N/A | $4.828 billion |
10Y return | 71.22 % | 72.41 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | - % | - % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/05/2009 | 27/08/2001 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAS | STW | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 10,610 | 170 |
Median incremental investment | $1,037.20 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | N/A | N/A |
Median total investment | $2,525.04 | $2,565.81 |
Average age group | N/A | N/A |
Pros and Cons
VAS | STW | |
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VAS | STW |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |