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Compare AAA 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 Betashares Australian High Interest Cash ETF (AAA) 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
AAA | VAS | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 156 | 21,430 |
Median incremental investment | $5,628.62 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,933.09 | $2,516.02 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
AAA | VAS | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | AAA.AX was created on 2012-03-06 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on target outcome asset allocation. The Fund aims to provide exposure to Australian cash, with attractive and regular incomedistributions that exceed the 30 day Bank Bill Swap Rate (after fees and expenses). | 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 | AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (100.00 %) | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) |
Top 3 industries | Communication Services (100.00 %) | 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 | 0.18 % | 0.07 % |
Key Summary
AAA | VAS | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | BetaShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.07 % |
Price | $50.21 | $96.77 |
Size | $4.272 billion | N/A |
10Y return | 0.12 % | 30.75 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.35 % | 5.75 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 07/03/2012 | 08/05/2009 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
AAA | VAS | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 156 | 21,430 |
Median incremental investment | $5,628.62 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,933.09 | $2,516.02 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
AAA | VAS | |
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Cons |
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AAA | 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 |