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Compare QFN 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, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are a popular choice. Two well-known options in the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) are the BetaShares Australian Financials Sector ETF (QFN) and the Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF (VTS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
QFN | VTS | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 23 | 2,931 |
Median incremental investment | $543.50 | $1,268.92 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,483.83 | $5,269.00 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
QFN | VTS | |
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Strategy | QFN.AX was created on 2010-12-10 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on financials equity. QFN.AX aims to track the performance of an index (before fees and expenses) comprising the largest ASX-listed companies in the financial sector, including the Big 4 banks and insurance companies but excluding Real Estate Investment Trusts. | 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 | S&P/ASX200 F-REIT MAR25 (0 %) COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (31.55 %) NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK LTD (14.28 %) | Apple Inc. (5.56 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.68 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.06 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (99.16 %) Communication Services (2.56 %) Other (0.84 %) | Information Technology (25.02 %) Health Care (15.04 %) Financials (10.84 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (99.69 %) United States (0.31 %) | United States (99.41 %) Switzerland (0.25 %) Canada (0.12 %) |
Management fee | 0.34 % | 0.03 % |
Key Summary
QFN | VTS | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Solactive Australia Financials Ex-REITs Sector Index | CRSP U.S. Total Market Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.34 % | 0.03 % |
Price | $16.75 | $478.35 |
Size | $81.878 million | $30.252 million |
10Y return | 45.02 % | 259.66 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.79 % | 1.39 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 15/12/2010 | 08/05/2009 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
QFN | VTS | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 23 | 2,931 |
Median incremental investment | $543.50 | $1,268.92 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,483.83 | $5,269.00 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
QFN | VTS | |
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QFN | VTS |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |