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Compare NDQ 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 NASDAQ US 100 (NDQ) 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
NDQ | VAS | |
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Popularity | Medium | High |
Pearlers invested | 5,489 | 18,558 |
Median incremental investment | $999.50 | $1,003.22 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,007.20 | $2,809.24 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
NDQ | VAS | |
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Strategy | BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ) seeks to track the performance of the NASDAQ 100 index before account fees, expenses and taxes. The index tracks 100 of the largest non-financial companies listed on the NASDAQ market. | 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 | APPLE INC (9.02 %) MICROSOFT CORP (8.37 %) NVIDIA CORP (7.79 %) | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (51.40 %) Consumer Discretionary (12.87 %) Communication Services (12.06 %) | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (97.15 %) Netherlands (0.92 %) Brazil (0.69 %) | Australia (94.56 %) United States (3.02 %) New Zealand (1.65 %) |
Management fee | 0.48 % | 0.07 % |
Key Summary
NDQ | VAS | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | NASDAQ 100 Index | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.48 % | 0.07 % |
Price | $50.12 | $100.33 |
Size | $6.120 billion | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 46.02 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.91 % | 5.52 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/05/2015 | 08/05/2009 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
NDQ | VAS | |
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Popularity | Medium | High |
Pearlers invested | 5,489 | 18,558 |
Median incremental investment | $999.50 | $1,003.22 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,007.20 | $2,809.24 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
NDQ | VAS | |
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NDQ | 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 |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |