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Compare CURE 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 Global X S&P Biotech ETF (CURE) 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
CURE | VAS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 82 | 18,609 |
Median incremental investment | $619.50 | $1,002.95 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,323.41 | $2,863.84 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
CURE | VAS | |
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Strategy | CURE.AX was created on 2018-11-08 by Global X. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on health care equity. The Fund aims to provide investors with a return that (before fees and expenses) tracks the performance of the S&P Biotechnology Select Industry Index. | 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 | Natera Inc (3.41 %) Incyte Corp (2.94 %) Gilead Sciences Inc (2.88 %) | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) |
Top 3 industries | Health Care (100.00 %) Other (10.24 %) | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (97.17 %) Switzerland (1.51 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (1.16 %) | Australia (94.56 %) United States (3.02 %) New Zealand (1.65 %) |
Management fee | 0.45 % | 0.07 % |
Key Summary
CURE | VAS | |
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Issuer | Global X | Vanguard |
Tracking index | S&P Biotechnology Select Industry | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.45 % | 0.07 % |
Price | $49.94 | $102.28 |
Size | $38.065 million | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 46.28 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.24 % | 5.52 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 12/11/2018 | 08/05/2009 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
CURE | VAS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 82 | 18,609 |
Median incremental investment | $619.50 | $1,002.95 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,323.41 | $2,863.84 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
CURE | VAS | |
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CURE | VAS |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |