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Compare 5GOV 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 VanEck 5-10 Year Australian Government Bond ETF (5GOV) 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
5GOV | VAS | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 2 | 18,609 |
Median incremental investment | $220.00 | $1,002.95 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,616.90 | $2,863.84 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
5GOV | VAS | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | 5GOV.AX was created on 2023-09-26 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. Fund aims to provide an investment return before fees and other costs which tracks the performance of S&P/ASX Government Bond 5-10 Year Index in Australian dollars. | Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS) seeks to track the performance of the ASX 300 index before account fees, expenses, and taxes. The index tracks the top 300 companies on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). |
Top 3 holdings | Australia (Commonwealth of) (6.29 %) Australia (Commonwealth of) (5.75 %) Australia (Commonwealth of) (5.67 %) | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (94.56 %) United States (3.02 %) New Zealand (1.65 %) | |
Management fee | 0.22 % | 0.07 % |
Key Summary
5GOV | VAS | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | VanEck | Vanguard |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX Government Bond 5-10 Year Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Gross | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.22 % | 0.07 % |
Price | $51.33 | $102.61 |
Size | $57.890 million | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 46.75 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.61 % | 5.52 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 27/09/2023 | 08/05/2009 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
5GOV | VAS | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 2 | 18,609 |
Median incremental investment | $220.00 | $1,002.95 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,616.90 | $2,863.84 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
5GOV | VAS | |
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Cons |
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5GOV | VAS |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |