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Compare MOAT 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 VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT) 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
MOAT | VAS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 518 | 17,939 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,004.83 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,024.73 | $2,853.48 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
MOAT | VAS | |
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Strategy | The key objective of the MOAT fund is to track the performance of the Morningstar Wide Moat Focus NR AUD Index before considering any fees, expenses, and taxes. | 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 | Gilead Sciences Inc (3.14 %) Salesforce Inc (2.93 %) Autodesk Inc (2.92 %) | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) |
Top 3 industries | Health Care (31.16 %) Other (23.89 %) Information Technology (20.16 %) | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.49 % | 0.07 % |
Key Summary
MOAT | VAS | |
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Issuer | VanEck | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Morningstar Wide Moat Focus Index - AUD | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.49 % | 0.07 % |
Price | $129.83 | $101.91 |
Size | $983.870 million | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 46.76 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.81 % | 5.52 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/06/2015 | 08/05/2009 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
MOAT | VAS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 518 | 17,939 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,004.83 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,024.73 | $2,853.48 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
MOAT | VAS | |
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MOAT | VAS |
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Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |