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Compare PMGOLD 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, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are PMGOLD and VGS. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
PMGOLD | VGS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 449 | 11,939 |
Median incremental investment | $843.50 | $1,075.02 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,020.32 | $3,928.40 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
PMGOLD | VGS | |
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Strategy | PMGOLD.AX was created on 2003-05-09 by Perth Mint. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on gold commodities. PMGOLD.AX is designed to track the international price of gold in Australian dollars and offers investors a simple, low cost way to access the returns on gold. | 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 | Gold (100 %) | 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 | 0.15 % | 0.18 % |
Key Summary
PMGOLD | VGS | |
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Issuer | Perth Mint | Vanguard |
Tracking index | LBMA Gold Price AM - AUD - Benchmark Price Return | MSCI WorldexAustralia Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.15 % | 0.18 % |
Price | $42.00 | $140.55 |
Size | N/A | N/A |
10Y return | 182.83 % | 171.07 % |
Annual dividend/ distribution yield (5Y) | - % | 2.37 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 29/12/2010 | 20/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
PMGOLD | VGS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 449 | 11,939 |
Median incremental investment | $843.50 | $1,075.02 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,020.32 | $3,928.40 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
PMGOLD | VGS | |
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PMGOLD | VGS |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |