Compare AU
Compare AFI 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, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are AFI and VAS. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
AFI | VAS | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Medium | High |
Pearlers invested | 1,217 | 17,737 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,005.34 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,219.00 | $2,835.28 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
AFI | VAS | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | N/A | 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 | Australian Foundation Investment Company Limited (100 %) | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) |
Top 3 industries | N/A (100 %) | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100 %) | Australia (97.30 %) New Zealand (1.50 %) Ireland (0.86 %) |
Management fee | N/A | 0.07 % |
Key Summary
AFI | VAS | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | N/A | Vanguard |
Tracking index | N/A | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD |
Asset class | Stock | ETF |
Management fee | N/A | 0.07 % |
Price | $7.36 | $100.88 |
Size | $9.420 billion | N/A |
10Y return | 22.67 % | 44.28 % |
Annual dividend/ distribution yield (5Y) | 4.75 % | 5.52 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 30/06/1962 | 08/05/2009 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
AFI | VAS | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Medium | High |
Pearlers invested | 1,217 | 17,737 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,005.34 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,219.00 | $2,835.28 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
AFI | VAS | |
|---|---|---|
Pros |
| |
Cons |
|
AFI | VAS |
|---|---|
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 |