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Compare VGS vs. VAS
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 Vanguard Australian Shares Index Etf (VAS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGS | VAS | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Medium | High |
Pearlers invested | 6,425 | 10,610 |
Median incremental investment | $1,190.78 | $1,037.20 |
Median investment frequency | N/A | N/A |
Median total investment | $3,226.48 | $2,525.04 |
Average age group | N/A | N/A |
Key Summary
VGS | VAS | |
|---|---|---|
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. | 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. |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.08 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.10 %) Amazon.com Inc. (1.82 %) | BHP Group Ltd. (10.13 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.56 %) CSL Ltd. (6.53 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (20.34 %) Financials (13.95 %) Health Care (13.60 %) | Financials (26.86 %) Materials (23.72 %) Health Care (9.69 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States of America (the) (66.77 %) Japan (6.23 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the) (4.87 %) | Australia (97.66 %) New Zealand (1.36 %) Ireland (0.67 %) |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.1 % |
Key Summary
VGS | VAS | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | Vanguard |
Tracking index | MSCI WorldexAustralia Index - AUD | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.1 % |
Price | $104.08 | $90.18 |
Size | N/A | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 71.22 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | - % | - % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 20/11/2014 | 08/05/2009 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGS | VAS | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Medium | High |
Pearlers invested | 6,425 | 10,610 |
Median incremental investment | $1,190.78 | $1,037.20 |
Median investment frequency | N/A | N/A |
Median total investment | $3,226.48 | $2,525.04 |
Average age group | N/A | N/A |
Pros and Cons
VGS | VAS | |
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VGS | VAS |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |