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Compare SPY vs. VGAD
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 (SPY) and the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF (VGAD). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
SPY | VGAD | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 269 | 525 |
Median incremental investment | $1,200.00 | $2,032.72 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,834.18 | $8,998.86 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
SPY | VGAD | |
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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 SPDR S&P 500 ETF seeks to provide investment results that, before expenses, correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the S&P 500 Index. | The aim of Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF is to track the return of the MSCI World ex-Australia (with net dividends reinvested) before considering fees, expenses, and tax. It also seeks to reduce the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations on the fund's performance by hedging it to the Australian dollar. |
Top 3 holdings | Microsoft Corp (6.78 %) NVIDIA Corp (6.78 %) Apple Inc (5.98 %) | Apple Inc. (5.41 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.14 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (60.67 %) Consumer Discretionary (16.30 %) Communication Services (13.37 %) | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (99.40 %) Switzerland (0.28 %) Netherlands (0.12 %) | United States (72.94 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) |
Management fee | 0.0945 % | 0.21 % |
Key Summary
SPY | VGAD | |
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Issuer | SPDR | Vanguard |
Tracking index | S&P 500 | MSCI World ex Australia - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.0945 % | 0.21 % |
Price | $925.29 | $107.95 |
Size | $936.303 billion | N/A |
10Y return | 235.90 % | 95.49 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.29 % | 3.46 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 13/10/2014 | 20/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
SPY | VGAD | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 269 | 525 |
Median incremental investment | $1,200.00 | $2,032.72 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,834.18 | $8,998.86 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
SPY | VGAD | |
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SPY | VGAD |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |