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Compare GGUS 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 S&P US 500 (geared) (GGUS) 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
GGUS | VGS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 233 | 11,953 |
Median incremental investment | $1,024.25 | $1,074.94 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,922.06 | $3,935.40 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
GGUS | VGS | |
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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 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 | ISHARES CORE S&P 500 ETF (216.81 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (93.01 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (-209.83 %) | Apple Inc. (5.40 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.13 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (83.88 %) Communication Services (16.12 %) | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (99.40 %) Switzerland (0.28 %) Netherlands (0.13 %) | United States (72.93 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) |
Management fee | 0.8 % | 0.18 % |
Key Summary
GGUS | VGS | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | MSCI WorldexAustralia Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.8 % | 0.18 % |
Price | $47.13 | $140.55 |
Size | $292.258 million | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 174.51 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.85 % | 2.37 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 18/08/2015 | 20/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
GGUS | VGS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 233 | 11,953 |
Median incremental investment | $1,024.25 | $1,074.94 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,922.06 | $3,935.40 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
GGUS | VGS | |
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GGUS | 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 |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |