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Compare ISEC 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 Enhanced Cash ETF (ISEC) 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
ISEC | VAS | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 2 | 21,566 |
Median incremental investment | $1,096.75 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,058.30 | $2,564.38 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
ISEC | VAS | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | ISEC.AX was created on 2017-06-02 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. The ETF currently has 280.54m in AUM and 24 holdings. The Fund aims to provide investors with performance, before fees and expenses, in excess of the performance of an index comprised of Australian bank bills. | 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 | RBC MONEY MARKET 11AM (12.94 %) UNITED OVERSEAS BANK LTD (SYDNEY B (6.91 %) BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA (SYDNEY BRANCH (4.65 %) | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.33 %) Communication Services (0.87 %) Consumer Discretionary (0.67 %) | 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 | 0.12 % | 0.07 % |
Key Summary
ISEC | VAS | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | iShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX Bank Bill Index - AUD | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.12 % | 0.07 % |
Price | $100.79 | $98.99 |
Size | $287.255 million | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 31.46 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.28 % | 5.48 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 06/06/2017 | 08/05/2009 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ISEC | VAS | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 2 | 21,566 |
Median incremental investment | $1,096.75 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,058.30 | $2,564.38 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
ISEC | VAS | |
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ISEC | 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 |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |