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Compare GOLD vs. VAS

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

Physical Gold

ASX

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Buy

Overview
Performance

Overview

When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are GOLD and VAS. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

GOLD

VAS

Popularity

Low

High

Pearlers invested

784

18,558

Median incremental investment

$907.00

$1,003.22

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,768.40

$2,809.24

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Key Summary

GOLD

VAS

Strategy

N/A

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

Physical Gold (100 %)

BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %)

CSL Ltd. (5.76 %)

Top 3 industries

Financials (27.66 %)

Materials (23.74 %)

Health Care (8.77 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (94.56 %)

United States (3.02 %)

New Zealand (1.65 %)

Management fee

0.4 %

0.07 %


Key Summary

GOLD

VAS

Issuer

N/A

Vanguard

Tracking index

N/A

S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD

Asset class

Stock

ETF

Management fee

0.4 %

0.07 %

Price

$38.64

$101.10

Size

N/A

N/A

10Y return

177.15 %

47.14 %

Annual dividend/ distribution yield (5Y)

- %

5.52 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

27/03/2003

08/05/2009

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

GOLD

VAS

Popularity

Low

High

Pearlers invested

784

18,558

Median incremental investment

$907.00

$1,003.22

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,768.40

$2,809.24

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Pros and Cons

GOLD

VAS

Pros

  • Higher price growth

  • Exposure to more markets and sectors

  • Higher dividend/distribution yield

Cons

  • Exposure to 1 market and 1 sector only

  • Lower dividend/distribution yield

  • Lower price growth

GOLD

VAS

Exposure to 1 market and 1 sector only

Exposure to more markets and sectors

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Lower dividend/distribution yield

Higher dividend/distribution yield

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