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Compare GGUS 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 S&P US 500 (geared) (GGUS) 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
GGUS | VAS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 233 | 18,423 |
Median incremental investment | $1,024.25 | $1,003.15 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,942.52 | $2,902.20 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
GGUS | VAS | |
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Strategy | GGUS.AX was created on 2015-08-17 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The Fund provides investors with a simple way to obtain a cost-effective geared exposure to the returns of the U.S. sharemarket, hedged to Australian Dollars. | 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 | ISHARES CORE S&P 500 ETF (216.81 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (93.01 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (-209.83 %) | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (83.88 %) Communication Services (16.12 %) | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (99.40 %) Switzerland (0.28 %) Netherlands (0.13 %) | Australia (94.56 %) United States (3.02 %) New Zealand (1.65 %) |
Management fee | 0.8 % | 0.07 % |
Key Summary
GGUS | VAS | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.8 % | 0.07 % |
Price | $47.46 | $103.65 |
Size | $268.767 million | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 56.74 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.85 % | 5.52 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 18/08/2015 | 08/05/2009 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
GGUS | VAS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 233 | 18,423 |
Median incremental investment | $1,024.25 | $1,003.15 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,942.52 | $2,902.20 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
GGUS | VAS | |
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GGUS | 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 |