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Compare IVV vs. VGS
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 S&P US 500 (IVV) and the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
IVV | VGS | |
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Popularity | High | High |
Pearlers invested | 12,553 | 11,953 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,074.94 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,048.96 | $3,935.40 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
IVV | VGS | |
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Strategy | iShares S&P 500 ETF (ASX: IVV) seeks to track the performance of the US S&P 500 index before account fees, expenses, and taxes. The index tracks the top 500 companies on the US stock market. | Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS) seeks to track the performance of the MSCI World ex-Australia index before account fees, expenses and taxes. The index tracks the large and mid-cap stocks from 22 developed markets including the US, UK, Japan, Canada, France, Germany and Israel. |
Top 3 holdings | Microsoft Corporation (6.95 %) Apple, Inc. (5.75 %) NVIDIA Corporation (5.10 %) | Apple Inc. (5.40 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.13 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.97 %) Communication Services (0.00 %) | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (99.92 %) | United States (72.93 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) |
Management fee | 0.04 % | 0.18 % |
Key Summary
IVV | VGS | |
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Issuer | iShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | S&P 500 - AUD | MSCI WorldexAustralia Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.04 % | 0.18 % |
Price | $63.52 | $140.55 |
Size | $10.979 billion | N/A |
10Y return | 287.25 % | 171.07 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 13.82 % | 2.37 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 10/10/2007 | 20/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
IVV | VGS | |
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Popularity | High | High |
Pearlers invested | 12,553 | 11,953 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,074.94 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,048.96 | $3,935.40 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
IVV | VGS | |
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IVV | VGS |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |