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Compare HYLD 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, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are a popular choice. Two well-known options in the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) are the Betashares S&P Australian Shares High Yield ETF (HYLD) and the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
HYLD | VAS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 85 | 25,352 |
Median incremental investment | $1,007.00 | $996.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,040.49 | $2,773.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
HYLD | VAS | |
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Strategy | HYLD.AX was created on 2025-08-01 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on high dividend yield equity. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return that aims to track the performance of the S&P/ASX 200 High Yield Select Index (the Index), before taking into account fees and expenses. | 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 | WESTPAC BANKING CORP (11.05 %) NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK LTD (10.61 %) ANZ GROUP HOLDINGS LTD (10.38 %) | 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 % | 0.07 % |
Key Summary
HYLD | VAS | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX 200 High Yield Select Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Gross | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0 % | 0.07 % |
Price | $31.53 | $110.92 |
Size | $26.792 million | $22.087 billion |
10Y return | N/A | 72.05 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.38 % | 4.14 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 04/08/2025 | 08/05/2009 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
HYLD | VAS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 85 | 25,352 |
Median incremental investment | $1,007.00 | $996.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,040.49 | $2,773.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
HYLD | VAS | |
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HYLD | 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 |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |