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Vanguard FTSE Asia Ex Japan Shares Index ETF

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Overview
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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 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

VAE

VAS

Popularity

Low

High

Pearlers invested

447

18,558

Median incremental investment

$1,057.24

$1,003.22

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$3,031.64

$2,809.24

Average age group

26 - 35

26 - 35


Key Summary

VAE

VAS

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.

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

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (6.57 %)

Tencent Holdings Ltd. (4.32 %)

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (3.96 %)

BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %)

CSL Ltd. (5.76 %)

Top 3 industries

Information Technology (21.30 %)

Other (15.91 %)

Financials (15.36 %)

Financials (27.66 %)

Materials (23.74 %)

Health Care (8.77 %)

Top 3 countries

China (31.42 %)

India (23.33 %)

Taiwan (18.76 %)

Australia (94.56 %)

United States (3.02 %)

New Zealand (1.65 %)

Management fee

0.4 %

0.07 %


Key Summary

VAE

VAS

Issuer

Vanguard

Vanguard

Tracking index

FTSE Asia Pacific ex Japan Australia and New Zealand Net - AUD

S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.4 %

0.07 %

Price

$80.29

$101.13

Size

N/A

N/A

10Y return

N/A

47.18 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.16 %

5.52 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

11/12/2015

08/05/2009

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VAE

VAS

Popularity

Low

High

Pearlers invested

447

18,558

Median incremental investment

$1,057.24

$1,003.22

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$3,031.64

$2,809.24

Average age group

26 - 35

26 - 35


Pros and Cons

VAE

VAS

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

VAE

VAS

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher 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

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield

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