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Compare VGS vs. IVV
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 MSCI Index International Shares Etf (VGS) and the iShares S&P 500 Etf (IVV). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGS | IVV | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Medium | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 6,425 | 3,736 |
Median incremental investment | $1,190.78 | $1,200.00 |
Median investment frequency | N/A | N/A |
Median total investment | $3,226.48 | $2,457.27 |
Average age group | N/A | N/A |
Key Summary
VGS | IVV | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | VGS.AX was created on 2014-11-18 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. Vanguard MSCI International Shares Index ETF seeks to track the return of the MSCI World ex-Australia Index (with net dividends reinvested) in Australian dollars before taking into account fees, expenses and tax. | IVV.AX was created on 2000-05-15 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of large capitalisation US equities. |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.08 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.10 %) Amazon.com Inc. (1.82 %) | Apple, Inc. (7.40 %) Microsoft Corporation (7.02 %) Amazon.com Inc. (3.04 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (20.34 %) Financials (13.95 %) Health Care (13.60 %) | Other (99.97 %) Communication Services (0.00 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States of America (the) (66.77 %) Japan (6.23 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the) (4.87 %) | United States of America (the) (96.13 %) |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.04 % |
Key Summary
VGS | IVV | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | iShares |
Tracking index | MSCI WorldexAustralia Index - AUD | S&P 500 - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.04 % |
Price | $104.08 | $43.11 |
Size | N/A | $5.195 billion |
10Y return | N/A | 424.96 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | - % | - % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 20/11/2014 | 10/10/2007 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGS | IVV | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Medium | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 6,425 | 3,736 |
Median incremental investment | $1,190.78 | $1,200.00 |
Median investment frequency | N/A | N/A |
Median total investment | $3,226.48 | $2,457.27 |
Average age group | N/A | N/A |
Pros and Cons
VGS | IVV | |
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Cons |
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VGS | IVV |
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Higher management fee | Lower management fee |