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Global 100 Large-Caps (ex-AUS)

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Overview
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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 100 Large-Caps (ex-AUS) (ETHI) 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

ETHI

VAS

Popularity

Medium

High

Pearlers invested

3,372

18,558

Median incremental investment

$793.50

$1,003.22

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,101.44

$2,809.24

Average age group

26 - 35

26 - 35


Key Summary

ETHI

VAS

Strategy

ETHI seeks to track the performance of the NASDAQ Future Global Sustainability Leaders Index, which includes 200 large-cap companies considered as โ€œClimate Leaders". It excludes companies that have direct or significant exposure to fossil fuels or engaged in activities deemed inconsistent with responsible investment considerations.

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

NVIDIA CORP (5.40 %)

APPLE INC (5.28 %)

VISA INC (3.73 %)

BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %)

CSL Ltd. (5.76 %)

Top 3 industries

Information Technology (27.64 %)

Other (23.81 %)

Financials (18.23 %)

Financials (27.66 %)

Materials (23.74 %)

Health Care (8.77 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (78.50 %)

Japan (7.27 %)

Netherlands (3.56 %)

Australia (94.56 %)

United States (3.02 %)

New Zealand (1.65 %)

Management fee

0.59 %

0.07 %


Key Summary

ETHI

VAS

Issuer

BetaShares

Vanguard

Tracking index

Nasdaq Future Global Sustainability Leaders Index - AUD

S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.59 %

0.07 %

Price

$16.11

$101.10

Size

$3.562 billion

N/A

10Y return

N/A

47.14 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

5.48 %

5.52 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

09/01/2017

08/05/2009

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

ETHI

VAS

Popularity

Medium

High

Pearlers invested

3,372

18,558

Median incremental investment

$793.50

$1,003.22

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,101.44

$2,809.24

Average age group

26 - 35

26 - 35


Pros and Cons

ETHI

VAS

Pros

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

ETHI

VAS

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

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield

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