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Compare GGUS vs. VNGS
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 Vaughan Nelson Global Smid Fund (Managed Fund) (VNGS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
GGUS | VNGS | |
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Popularity | Low | N/A |
Pearlers invested | 233 | 0 |
Median incremental investment | $1,024.50 | $0 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | N/A |
Median total investment | $2,905.94 | $0 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | N/A |
Key Summary
GGUS | VNGS | |
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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. | VNGS.AX was created on 2022-06-01 by Vaughan. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on extended market equity. The Fund aims to outperform the MSCI ACWI SMID Cap Index (after fees and expenses and before taxes) on a rolling five-year basis. |
Top 3 holdings | ISHARES CORE S&P 500 ETF (216.81 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (93.01 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (-209.83 %) | Monolithic Power Systems Inc (3.37 %) Element Solutions Inc (3.09 %) Cushman & Wakefield PLC (2.66 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (83.88 %) Communication Services (16.12 %) | Other (21.22 %) Information Technology (19.22 %) Financials (15.49 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (99.40 %) Switzerland (0.28 %) Netherlands (0.13 %) | United States (58.61 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (11.67 %) Japan (4.24 %) |
Management fee | 0.8 % | 1.12 % |
Key Summary
GGUS | VNGS | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | Vaughan |
Tracking index | MSCI ACWI SMID Cap Index | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.8 % | 1.12 % |
Price | $47.50 | $3.29 |
Size | $268.767 million | $27.627 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.85 % | - % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 18/08/2015 | 31/05/2022 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
GGUS | VNGS | |
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Popularity | Low | N/A |
Pearlers invested | 233 | 0 |
Median incremental investment | $1,024.50 | $0 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | N/A |
Median total investment | $2,905.94 | $0 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | N/A |
Pros and Cons
GGUS | VNGS | |
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GGUS | VNGS |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |