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Compare A300 vs. VGS
Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.
Overview
When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are A300 and VGS. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
A300 | VGS | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 265 | 21,437 |
Median incremental investment | $733.50 | $1,040.69 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,012.80 | $3,580.50 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
A300 | VGS | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | N/A | Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS) seeks to track the performance of the MSCI World ex-Australia index before account fees, expenses and taxes. The index tracks the large and mid-cap stocks from 22 developed markets including the US, UK, Japan, Canada, France, Germany and Israel. |
Top 3 holdings | Global X Australia 300 ETF (100 %) | Apple Inc. (5.40 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.13 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (73.10 %) Japan (5.51 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.67 %) | |
Management fee | 0 % | 0.18 % |
Key Summary
A300 | VGS | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | |
Tracking index | MSCI WorldexAustralia Index - AUD | |
Asset class | Stock | ETF |
Management fee | 0 % | 0.18 % |
Price | $50.31 | $142.56 |
Size | N/A | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 162.88 % |
Annual dividend/ distribution yield (5Y) | 1.34 % | 2.30 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 05/08/2025 | 20/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
A300 | VGS | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 265 | 21,437 |
Median incremental investment | $733.50 | $1,040.69 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,012.80 | $3,580.50 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
A300 | VGS | |
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Cons |
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A300 | VGS |
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Exposure to 1 market and 1 sector only | Exposure to more markets and sectors |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower dividend/distribution yield | Higher dividend/distribution yield |