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Compare VAS vs. 30BB

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF

ASX

Buy

Buy

Overview
Performance

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 Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) and the Betashares 2030 Fixed Term Corp Bond Active ETF (30BB). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VAS

30BB

Popularity

High

Low

Pearlers invested

30,344

3

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$10,000.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,656.00

$9,602.45

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35

Key Summary

VAS

30BB

Strategy

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).

30BB.AX was created on 2025-04-30 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The Fund aims to provide investors with access to a diversified portfolio of fixed-rate, investment grade, Australian dollar denominated corporate bonds with maturity dates occurring between May 2029 and May 2030.

Top 3 holdings

BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %)

CSL Ltd. (5.76 %)

TOYOTA FINANCE AUSTRALIA 5.2% JAN-30 (4.04 %)

VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS 2.65% MAY-30 (3.83 %)

STOCKLAND TRUST 5.45% APR-30 (3.57 %)

Top 3 industries

Financials (27.66 %)

Materials (23.74 %)

Health Care (8.77 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (95.40 %)

United States (2.95 %)

New Zealand (0.66 %)

Management fee

0.07 %

0 %

Key Summary

VAS

30BB

Issuer

Vanguard

BetaShares

Tracking index

S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.07 %

0 %

Price

$106.24

$24.31

Size

$23.480 billion

N/A

10Y return

67.70 %

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

4.15 %

2.15 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

08/05/2009

01/05/2025

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

VAS

30BB

Popularity

High

Low

Pearlers invested

30,344

3

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$10,000.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,656.00

$9,602.45

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

VAS

30BB

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Lower management fee

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

VAS

30BB

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower 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

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield