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Compare GOLD 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, 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 | Medium | High |
Pearlers invested | 1,626 | 30,344 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,169.14 | $2,656.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
GOLD | VAS | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | Global X Physical Gold (GOLD) seeks to track the performance of the the Gold Price PM in Australian dollars., before considering fees, expenses, and taxes. | 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 | Global X Physical Gold Structured (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 (95.40 %) United States (2.95 %) New Zealand (0.66 %) | |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.07 % |
Key Summary
GOLD | VAS | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Global X | Vanguard |
Tracking index | LBMA Gold Price AM - AUD - Benchmark Price Return | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.07 % |
Price | $62.14 | $106.24 |
Size | $6.148 billion | $23.480 billion |
10Y return | 308.82 % | 67.70 % |
Annual dividend/ distribution yield (5Y) | - % | 4.15 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 27/03/2003 | 08/05/2009 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
GOLD | VAS | |
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Popularity | Medium | High |
Pearlers invested | 1,626 | 30,344 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,169.14 | $2,656.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
GOLD | VAS | |
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GOLD | VAS |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |