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Compare F100 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 FTSE 100 ETF (F100) 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
F100 | VAS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 69 | 27,136 |
Median incremental investment | $990.50 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,383.52 | $2,685.25 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
F100 | VAS | |
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Strategy | F100.AX was created on 2019-07-12 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The Fund aims to track the price and income performance of the FTSE 100 Index (before fees and expenses). The Index provides exposure to the largest 100 comoanies traded on the London Stock Exchange, based on their market capitalisation. | 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 | FTSE 100 IDX FUT DEC25 (0 %) ASTRAZENECA PLC (8.44 %) HSBC HOLDINGS PLC (8.13 %) | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (17.65 %) Consumer Staples (17.44 %) Energy (13.29 %) | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) |
Top 3 countries | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (95.85 %) Switzerland (2.89 %) United States (0.96 %) | Australia (94.56 %) United States (3.02 %) New Zealand (1.65 %) |
Management fee | 0.45 % | 0.07 % |
Key Summary
F100 | VAS | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | FTSE 100 Index | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.45 % | 0.07 % |
Price | $14.84 | $107.41 |
Size | $422.553 million | $22.586 billion |
10Y return | N/A | 64.49 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.11 % | 4.16 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 16/07/2019 | 08/05/2009 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
F100 | VAS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 69 | 27,136 |
Median incremental investment | $990.50 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,383.52 | $2,685.25 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
F100 | VAS | |
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F100 | VAS |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |