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Compare PMGOLD vs. VTS
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 VTS. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
PMGOLD | VTS | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 463 | 2,894 |
Median incremental investment | $879.22 | $1,270.59 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,968.36 | $5,193.65 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
PMGOLD | VTS | |
|---|---|---|
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 U.S. Total Market Shares Index ETF (ASX: VTS) seeks to track the performance of the CRSP US Total Market Index before account fees, expenses and taxes. The index tracks the large, mid, small and micro-cap stocks on the US stock market, thus representing nearly 100% of the investable US stock market. |
Top 3 holdings | Gold (100 %) | Apple Inc. (5.56 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.68 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.06 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (25.02 %) Health Care (15.04 %) Financials (10.84 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (99.41 %) Switzerland (0.25 %) Canada (0.12 %) | |
Management fee | 0.15 % | 0.03 % |
Key Summary
PMGOLD | VTS | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Perth Mint | Vanguard |
Tracking index | LBMA Gold Price AM - AUD - Benchmark Price Return | CRSP U.S. Total Market Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.15 % | 0.03 % |
Price | $41.88 | $472.15 |
Size | N/A | $30.252 million |
10Y return | 187.24 % | 257.20 % |
Annual dividend/ distribution yield (5Y) | - % | 1.34 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 29/12/2010 | 08/05/2009 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
PMGOLD | VTS | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 463 | 2,894 |
Median incremental investment | $879.22 | $1,270.59 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,968.36 | $5,193.65 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
PMGOLD | VTS | |
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Cons |
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PMGOLD | VTS |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |