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Compare FANG vs. VGS
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 Global X Fang+ ETF (FANG) and the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
FANG | VGS | |
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Popularity | Medium | High |
Pearlers invested | 1,305 | 14,957 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,058.98 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,286.92 | $3,621.54 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
FANG | VGS | |
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Strategy | The Global X FANG+ ETF (FANG) seeks to track the performance of the NYSE FANG+® Index before fees, expenses, and taxes. | Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS) seeks to track the performance of the MSCI World ex-Australia index before account fees, expenses and taxes. The index tracks the large and mid-cap stocks from 22 developed markets including the US, UK, Japan, Canada, France, Germany and Israel. |
Top 3 holdings | Broadcom Inc (10.88 %) Netflix Inc (10.86 %) CrowdStrike Holdings Inc Class A (10.76 %) | Apple Inc. (5.40 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.13 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (60.95 %) Communication Services (29.97 %) Consumer Discretionary (9.09 %) | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (100.00 %) | United States (72.93 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) |
Management fee | 0.35 % | 0.18 % |
Key Summary
FANG | VGS | |
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Issuer | ETFS | Vanguard |
Tracking index | NYSE FANG+ Index | MSCI World ex Australia Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.35 % | 0.18 % |
Price | $33.54 | $139.29 |
Size | $1.190 billion | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 137.29 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.97 % | 2.46 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 02/03/2020 | 20/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
FANG | VGS | |
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Popularity | Medium | High |
Pearlers invested | 1,305 | 14,957 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,058.98 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,286.92 | $3,621.54 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
FANG | VGS | |
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FANG | VGS |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |