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Compare IJH 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 iShares S&P Mid-Cap ETF (IJH) 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
IJH | VAS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 42 | 30,651 |
Median incremental investment | $1,493.50 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $7,508.45 | $2,769.75 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
IJH | VAS | |
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Strategy | IJH.AX was created on 2000-05-22 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on mid cap equity. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of midcapitalisation US equities. | 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 | ISHARES CORE S&P MID-CAP ETF (99.96 %) USD CASH (0.02 %) AUD CASH (0.02 %) | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.67 %) Communication Services (0.00 %) | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (97.51 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (0.83 %) Mexico (0.71 %) | Australia (95.40 %) United States (2.95 %) New Zealand (0.66 %) |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.07 % |
Key Summary
IJH | VAS | |
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Issuer | iShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | S&P MidCap 400 Index - AUD | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.07 % |
Price | $49.89 | $110.79 |
Size | $466.699 million | $24.613 billion |
10Y return | 164.53 % | 67.89 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.19 % | 4.15 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 10/10/2007 | 08/05/2009 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
IJH | VAS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 42 | 30,651 |
Median incremental investment | $1,493.50 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $7,508.45 | $2,769.75 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
IJH | VAS | |
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IJH | VAS |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |