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Compare DRO 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 DRO and VAS. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
DRO | VAS | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 279 | 22,002 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,434.20 | $2,657.46 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
DRO | 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 | Droneshield Limited (100 %) | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) |
Top 3 industries | Industrials (100 %) | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100 %) | Australia (94.56 %) United States (3.02 %) New Zealand (1.65 %) |
Management fee | N/A | 0.07 % |
Key Summary
DRO | 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 | $1.355 | $102.81 |
Size | $1.084 billion | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 41.34 % |
Annual dividend/ distribution yield (5Y) | - % | 5.48 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 22/06/2016 | 08/05/2009 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
DRO | VAS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 279 | 22,002 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,434.20 | $2,657.46 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
DRO | VAS | |
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DRO | VAS |
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Exposure to 1 market and 1 sector only | Exposure to more markets and sectors |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower dividend/distribution yield | Higher dividend/distribution yield |