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Compare GGUS vs. VTS
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 Geared Us Equity Fund Currency Hedged (Hedgefund) (GGUS) and the Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF (VTS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
GGUS | VTS | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 241 | 2,939 |
Median incremental investment | $1,036.43 | $1,272.06 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,688.60 | $5,263.17 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
GGUS | VTS | |
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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 U.S. Total Market Shares Index ETF (ASX: VTS) seeks to track the performance of the CRSP US Total Market Index before account fees, expenses and taxes. The index tracks the large, mid, small and micro-cap stocks on the US stock market, thus representing nearly 100% of the investable US stock market. |
Top 3 holdings | ISHARES CORE S&P 500 ETF (220.53 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (90.29 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (-210.83 %) | Apple Inc. (5.56 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.68 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.06 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (83.88 %) Communication Services (16.12 %) | Information Technology (25.02 %) Health Care (15.04 %) Financials (10.84 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (99.40 %) Switzerland (0.28 %) Netherlands (0.13 %) | United States (99.41 %) Switzerland (0.25 %) Canada (0.12 %) |
Management fee | 0.8 % | 0.03 % |
Key Summary
GGUS | VTS | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | CRSP U.S. Total Market Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.8 % | 0.03 % |
Price | $45.73 | $476.41 |
Size | $288.705 million | $30.252 million |
10Y return | N/A | 252.30 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.85 % | 1.30 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 18/08/2015 | 08/05/2009 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
GGUS | VTS | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 241 | 2,939 |
Median incremental investment | $1,036.43 | $1,272.06 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,688.60 | $5,263.17 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
GGUS | VTS | |
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GGUS | VTS |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |