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Compare VAS vs. ADEF
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 Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) and the Apostle Dundas Gbl Eqty Fund - Class D Active ETF (ADEF). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAS | ADEF | |
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Popularity | High | N/A |
Pearlers invested | 27,197 | 0 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $0 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | N/A |
Median total investment | $2,635.25 | $0 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | N/A |
Key Summary
VAS | ADEF | |
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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). | ADEF.AX was created on 2021-02-24 by Apostle. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The Funds investment objective is to deliver Long-Term dividend growth and capital appreciation. The target is to exceed the MSCI All Country World ex Australia Index by 2.5% p.a. after all fees and expenses on a rolling 5 year basis. |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) | Microsoft Corp (4.36 %) WR Berkley Corp (4.11 %) Amphenol Corp Class A (3.46 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) | Financials (38.26 %) Information Technology (31.92 %) Industrials (11.72 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (94.56 %) United States (3.02 %) New Zealand (1.65 %) | |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0 % |
Key Summary
VAS | ADEF | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Apostle |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD | MSCI All Country World ex-Australia Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0 % |
Price | $105.41 | $6.23 |
Size | $22.586 billion | $17.254 million |
10Y return | 56.98 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.16 % | 0.32 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/05/2009 | 23/02/2021 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAS | ADEF | |
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Popularity | High | N/A |
Pearlers invested | 27,197 | 0 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $0 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | N/A |
Median total investment | $2,635.25 | $0 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | N/A |
Pros and Cons
VAS | ADEF | |
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VAS | ADEF |
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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 |