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Compare VAE vs. GGUS
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 Vanguard FTSE Asia Ex Japan Shares Index ETF (VAE) and the Betashares Geared Us Eqty Ccy Hedged Complex ETF (GGUS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAE | GGUS | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 575 | 282 |
Median incremental investment | $1,049.45 | $1,200.25 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,299.79 | $2,707.08 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VAE | GGUS | |
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Strategy | Vanguard FTSE Asia ex Japan Shares Index ETF objective is to track the performance of the FTSE Asia Pacific ex Japan, Australia and New Zealand Index (with net dividends reinvested) in Australian dollars before accounting for fees, expenses and tax. | GGUS.AX was created on 2015-08-17 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The Fund provides investors with a simple way to obtain a cost-effective geared exposure to the returns of the U.S. sharemarket, hedged to Australian Dollars. |
Top 3 holdings | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (6.57 %) Tencent Holdings Ltd. (4.32 %) Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (3.96 %) | ISHARES CORE S&P 500 ETF (232.70 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (92.88 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (-225.59 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (21.30 %) Other (15.91 %) Financials (15.36 %) | Other (83.88 %) Communication Services (16.12 %) |
Top 3 countries | China (31.42 %) India (23.33 %) Taiwan (18.76 %) | United States (99.40 %) Switzerland (0.28 %) Netherlands (0.13 %) |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.8 % |
Key Summary
VAE | GGUS | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | FTSE Asia Pacific ex Japan Australia and New Zealand Net - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.8 % |
Price | $84.61 | $39.81 |
Size | N/A | $306.162 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.09 % | 1.85 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 11/12/2015 | 18/08/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAE | GGUS | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 575 | 282 |
Median incremental investment | $1,049.45 | $1,200.25 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,299.79 | $2,707.08 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAE | GGUS | |
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VAE | GGUS |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |