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Compare ACDC 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, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are a popular choice. Two well-known options in the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) are the Global X Battery Tech & Lithium ETF (ACDC) and the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
ACDC | VGS | |
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Popularity | Medium | High |
Pearlers invested | 2,388 | 21,473 |
Median incremental investment | $800.00 | $1,040.69 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,339.84 | $3,564.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
ACDC | VGS | |
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Strategy | The Global X Battery Tech & Lithium ETF (ASX: ACDC) seeks to track the performance of The Solactive Global Lithium Index before account fees, expenses and taxes. The index invests in companies involved in the lithium business. This includes companies involved in all aspects of lithium, from mining and refining the metal, to producing batteries and Electric Vehicles (EVs). | 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 | Sigma Lithium Corp (3.56 %) PLS Group Ltd (3.53 %) Albemarle Corp (3.50 %) | Apple Inc. (5.40 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.13 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (38.52 %) Industrials (27.84 %) Information Technology (23.72 %) | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (22.56 %) China (14.39 %) Australia (14.25 %) | United States (73.10 %) Japan (5.51 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.67 %) |
Management fee | 0.69 % | 0.18 % |
Key Summary
ACDC | VGS | |
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Issuer | Global X | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Solactive Battery Value-Chain Index | MSCI WorldexAustralia Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.69 % | 0.18 % |
Price | $146.24 | $142.56 |
Size | $708.802 million | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 162.88 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.02 % | 2.30 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 03/09/2018 | 20/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ACDC | VGS | |
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Popularity | Medium | High |
Pearlers invested | 2,388 | 21,473 |
Median incremental investment | $800.00 | $1,040.69 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,339.84 | $3,564.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
ACDC | VGS | |
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ACDC | VGS |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |