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Compare ASIA vs. VTS
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 Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASIA) and the Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF (VTS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
ASIA | VTS | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Medium | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 1,177 | 3,307 |
Median incremental investment | $990.50 | $1,294.40 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,485.00 | $5,578.10 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
ASIA | VTS | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | ASIA aims to track the performance of the Solactive Asia Ex-Japan Technology & Internet Tigers index. The index consists of the 50 largest technology and online retail stocks in Asia (excluding Japan). | Vanguard U.S. Total Market Shares Index ETF (ASX: VTS) seeks to track the performance of the CRSP US Total Market Index before account fees, expenses and taxes. The index tracks the large, mid, small and micro-cap stocks on the US stock market, thus representing nearly 100% of the investable US stock market. |
Top 3 holdings | SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD (11.81 %) SK HYNIX INC (10.61 %) TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTU (10.14 %) | Apple Inc. (5.56 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.68 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.06 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (78.96 %) Communication Services (11.73 %) Consumer Discretionary (8.74 %) | Information Technology (25.02 %) Health Care (15.04 %) Financials (10.84 %) |
Top 3 countries | China (43.17 %) Taiwan (31.14 %) Korea (13.68 %) | United States (99.41 %) Switzerland (0.25 %) Canada (0.12 %) |
Management fee | 0.67 % | 0.03 % |
Key Summary
ASIA | VTS | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | BetaShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Solactive Asia Ex-Japan Technology & Internet Tigers Index | CRSP U.S. Total Market Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.67 % | 0.03 % |
Price | $14.30 | $506.48 |
Size | $910.347 million | $568.058 billion |
10Y return | N/A | 250.46 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.19 % | 1.19 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 21/09/2018 | 08/05/2009 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ASIA | VTS | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Medium | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 1,177 | 3,307 |
Median incremental investment | $990.50 | $1,294.40 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,485.00 | $5,578.10 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
ASIA | VTS | |
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ASIA | VTS |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |