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Compare MKAX 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 Montaka Global Extension Fund - Complex ETF (MKAX) 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
MKAX | VAS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 1 | 30,277 |
Median incremental investment | $4,990.50 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,558.40 | $2,645.25 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
MKAX | VAS | |
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Strategy | MKAX.AX was created on 2020-06-24 by Montaka. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on long/short alternatives. The Fund aims to provide Unitholders with long term capital growth, with a focus on managing downside risk. | 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 | KKR & Co Inc Ordinary Shares (16.20 %) Amazon.com Inc (15.25 %) Blackstone Inc (14.34 %) | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (30.27 %) Information Technology (27.44 %) Consumer Discretionary (21.33 %) | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (88.72 %) China (4.98 %) Australia (2.24 %) | Australia (95.40 %) United States (2.95 %) New Zealand (0.66 %) |
Management fee | 1.25 % | 0.07 % |
Key Summary
MKAX | VAS | |
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Issuer | Montaka | Vanguard |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 1.25 % | 0.07 % |
Price | $2.71 | $107.23 |
Size | N/A | $23.480 billion |
10Y return | N/A | 69.27 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.95 % | 4.15 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 23/06/2020 | 08/05/2009 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
MKAX | VAS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 1 | 30,277 |
Median incremental investment | $4,990.50 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,558.40 | $2,645.25 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
MKAX | VAS | |
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MKAX | 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 |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |