Compare AU
Compare NDQ 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 NASDAQ US 100 (NDQ) 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
NDQ | VGS | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Medium | High |
Pearlers invested | 5,388 | 11,919 |
Median incremental investment | $999.50 | $1,075.31 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,996.40 | $3,926.72 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
NDQ | VGS | |
|---|---|---|
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 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 | APPLE INC (9.02 %) MICROSOFT CORP (8.37 %) NVIDIA CORP (7.79 %) | Apple Inc. (5.40 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.13 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (51.40 %) Consumer Discretionary (12.87 %) Communication Services (12.06 %) | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (97.15 %) Netherlands (0.92 %) Brazil (0.69 %) | United States (72.93 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) |
Management fee | 0.48 % | 0.18 % |
Key Summary
NDQ | VGS | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | BetaShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | NASDAQ 100 Index | MSCI WorldexAustralia Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.48 % | 0.18 % |
Price | $50.37 | $140.15 |
Size | $5.516 billion | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 168.49 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.91 % | 2.37 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/05/2015 | 20/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
NDQ | VGS | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Medium | High |
Pearlers invested | 5,388 | 11,919 |
Median incremental investment | $999.50 | $1,075.31 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,996.40 | $3,926.72 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
NDQ | VGS | |
|---|---|---|
Pros |
|
|
Cons |
|
|
NDQ | VGS |
|---|---|
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |