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Compare LSGE 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 Loomis Sayles Global Equity Fund - Active ETF (LSGE) 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
LSGE | VAS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 1 | 18,379 |
Median incremental investment | $290.50 | $1,003.21 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $0 | $2,922.08 |
Average age group | N/A | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
LSGE | VAS | |
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Strategy | LSGE.AX was created on 2021-10-01 by Loomis Sayles. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. To provide a rate of return (after fees and expenses and before taxes) which exceeds the return of the Funds benchmark over a full market cycle. | 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 | Meta Platforms Inc Class A (7.32 %) MercadoLibre Inc (6.69 %) Amazon.com Inc (5.61 %) | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) |
Top 3 industries | Consumer Discretionary (33.65 %) Communication Services (33.28 %) Information Technology (26.44 %) | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (78.27 %) Sweden (3.72 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.62 %) | Australia (94.56 %) United States (3.02 %) New Zealand (1.65 %) |
Management fee | 0.99 % | 0.07 % |
Key Summary
LSGE | VAS | |
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Issuer | Loomis Sayles | Vanguard |
Tracking index | MSCI ACWI Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.99 % | 0.07 % |
Price | $3.68 | $103.88 |
Size | $49.795 million | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 55.88 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.71 % | 5.52 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 30/09/2021 | 08/05/2009 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
LSGE | VAS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 1 | 18,379 |
Median incremental investment | $290.50 | $1,003.21 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $0 | $2,922.08 |
Average age group | N/A | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
LSGE | VAS | |
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LSGE | 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 management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |