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Compare ETHI 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 BetaShares Global Sustainability Leaders ETF (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 | |
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Popularity | Medium | High |
Pearlers invested | 3,319 | 17,737 |
Median incremental investment | $793.50 | $1,005.34 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,985.96 | $2,835.28 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
ETHI | VAS | |
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Strategy | ETHI seeks to track the performance of the NASDAQ Future Global Sustainability Leaders Index, which includes 200 large-cap companies considered as “Climate 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 (75.63 %) Bermuda (0.48 %) Ireland (0.09 %) | Australia (97.30 %) New Zealand (1.50 %) Ireland (0.86 %) |
Management fee | 0.59 % | 0.07 % |
Key Summary
ETHI | VAS | |
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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 | $15.15 | $100.88 |
Size | $3.255 billion | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 44.28 % |
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 | |
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Popularity | Medium | High |
Pearlers invested | 3,319 | 17,737 |
Median incremental investment | $793.50 | $1,005.34 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,985.96 | $2,835.28 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
ETHI | VAS | |
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ETHI | 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 |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |