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Compare CURE 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 S&P US Biotech (CURE) and the US Total Market (VTS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
CURE | VTS | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 83 | 2,879 |
Median incremental investment | $619.50 | $1,271.76 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,461.60 | $5,178.36 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
CURE | VTS | |
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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 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 | Natera Inc (3.33 %) Incyte Corp (2.95 %) Gilead Sciences Inc (2.81 %) | Apple Inc. (5.56 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.68 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.06 %) |
Top 3 industries | Health Care (100.00 %) Other (10.24 %) | Information Technology (25.02 %) Health Care (15.04 %) Financials (10.84 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (97.17 %) Switzerland (1.51 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (1.16 %) | United States (99.41 %) Switzerland (0.25 %) Canada (0.12 %) |
Management fee | 0.45 % | 0.03 % |
Key Summary
CURE | VTS | |
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Issuer | Global X | Vanguard |
Tracking index | S&P Biotechnology Select Industry | CRSP U.S. Total Market Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.45 % | 0.03 % |
Price | $52.32 | $470.23 |
Size | $36.301 million | $29.146 million |
10Y return | N/A | 273.20 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.24 % | 1.34 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 12/11/2018 | 08/05/2009 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
CURE | VTS | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 83 | 2,879 |
Median incremental investment | $619.50 | $1,271.76 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,461.60 | $5,178.36 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
CURE | VTS | |
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CURE | 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 |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |