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Compare VTS 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 Us Total Market Shares Index Etf (VTS) 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
VTS | VAS | |
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Popularity | Medium | High |
Pearlers invested | 2,090 | 10,610 |
Median incremental investment | $1,307.61 | $1,037.20 |
Median investment frequency | N/A | N/A |
Median total investment | $3,201.30 | $2,525.04 |
Average age group | N/A | N/A |
Key Summary
VTS | VAS | |
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Strategy | VTS.AX was created on 2009-05-12 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. Vanguard U.S. Total Market Shares Index ETF seeks to track the performance of the CRSP US Total Market Index, providing investors with exposure to a broadly diversified collection of securities that, in the aggregate, approximates the full index in terms of key characteristics. | 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. (5.56 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.68 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.06 %) | BHP Group Ltd. (10.13 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.56 %) CSL Ltd. (6.53 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (25.02 %) Health Care (15.04 %) Financials (10.84 %) | Financials (26.86 %) Materials (23.72 %) Health Care (9.69 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States of America (the) (96.96 %) Ireland (1.57 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the) (0.61 %) | Australia (97.66 %) New Zealand (1.36 %) Ireland (0.67 %) |
Management fee | 0.03 % | 0.1 % |
Key Summary
VTS | VAS | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Vanguard |
Tracking index | CRSP U.S. Total Market Index - AUD | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.03 % | 0.1 % |
Price | $320.13 | $90.18 |
Size | $20.245 million | N/A |
10Y return | 408.71 % | 71.22 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | - % | - % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/05/2009 | 08/05/2009 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VTS | VAS | |
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Popularity | Medium | High |
Pearlers invested | 2,090 | 10,610 |
Median incremental investment | $1,307.61 | $1,037.20 |
Median investment frequency | N/A | N/A |
Median total investment | $3,201.30 | $2,525.04 |
Average age group | N/A | N/A |
Pros and Cons
VTS | VAS | |
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VTS | VAS |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |