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Compare PGTX vs. VGS

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

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ASX

Buy

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ASX

Buy

Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF

ASX

Buy

Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF

ASX

Buy

Overview
Performance
Industry & Region
Top Holdings

Overview

When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are PGTX and VGS. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

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VGS

Popularity

N/A

High

Pearlers invested

0

11,939

Median incremental investment

-

$1,075.02

Median investment frequency

N/A

Monthly

Median total investment

$0

$3,928.40

Average age group

N/A

26 - 35

Key Summary

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VGS

Strategy

N/A

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. (5.40 %)

Microsoft Corp. (4.13 %)

Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %)

Top 3 industries

Information Technology (22.51 %)

Financials (13.70 %)

Health Care (12.53 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (72.93 %)

Japan (5.73 %)

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %)

Management fee

N/A

0.18 %

Key Summary

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VGS

Issuer

N/A

Vanguard

Tracking index

N/A

MSCI WorldexAustralia Index - AUD

Asset class

Stock

ETF

Management fee

N/A

0.18 %

Price

$--

$140.30

Size

N/A

N/A

10Y return

N/A

170.59 %

Annual dividend/ distribution yield (5Y)

- %

2.37 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

N/A

20/11/2014

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

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VGS

Popularity

N/A

High

Pearlers invested

0

11,939

Median incremental investment

-

$1,075.02

Median investment frequency

N/A

Monthly

Median total investment

$0

$3,928.40

Average age group

N/A

26 - 35

Pros and Cons

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VGS

Pros

  • Exposure to more markets and sectors

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher dividend/distribution yield

Cons

  • Exposure to 1 market and 1 sector only

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower dividend/distribution yield

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VGS

Exposure to 1 market and 1 sector only

Exposure to more markets and sectors

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Lower dividend/distribution yield

Higher dividend/distribution yield

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