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Compare SPY vs. VAS
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 SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) and the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
SPY | VAS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 209 | 18,442 |
Median incremental investment | $1,192.00 | $1,003.13 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,851.56 | $2,889.32 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
SPY | VAS | |
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Strategy | SPY.AX was created on 2014-10-13 by SPDR. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The Trust seeks to provide investment results that, before expenses, correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the S&P 500 Index (the Index). | Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS) seeks to track the performance of the ASX 300 index before account fees, expenses, and taxes. The index tracks the top 300 companies on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc (7.00 %) NVIDIA Corp (6.60 %) Microsoft Corp (6.23 %) | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (61.49 %) Consumer Discretionary (16.26 %) Communication Services (12.67 %) | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (99.40 %) Switzerland (0.28 %) Netherlands (0.12 %) | Australia (94.56 %) United States (3.02 %) New Zealand (1.65 %) |
Management fee | 0.0945 % | 0.07 % |
Key Summary
SPY | VAS | |
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Issuer | SPDR | Vanguard |
Tracking index | S&P 500 | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.0945 % | 0.07 % |
Price | $950.52 | $103.19 |
Size | $1.005 trillion | N/A |
10Y return | 290.97 % | 57.18 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.31 % | 5.52 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 13/10/2014 | 08/05/2009 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
SPY | VAS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 209 | 18,442 |
Median incremental investment | $1,192.00 | $1,003.13 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,851.56 | $2,889.32 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
SPY | VAS | |
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SPY | VAS |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |