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Compare VAS vs. ASIA
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 Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASIA). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAS | ASIA | |
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Popularity | High | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 33,265 | 1,860 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $990.69 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,939.22 | $2,411.25 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VAS | ASIA | |
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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). | ASIA aims to track the performance of the Solactive Asia Ex-Japan Technology & Internet Tigers index. The index consists of the 50 largest technology and online retail stocks in Asia (excluding Japan). |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) | SK HYNIX INC (12.86 %) SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD (10.29 %) TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTU (9.64 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) | Other (78.96 %) Communication Services (11.73 %) Consumer Discretionary (8.74 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (95.40 %) United States (2.95 %) New Zealand (0.66 %) | China (31.58 %) Taiwan (31.34 %) Korea (28.03 %) |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.67 % |
Key Summary
VAS | ASIA | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD | Solactive Asia Ex-Japan Technology & Internet Tigers Index |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.67 % |
Price | $108.86 | $19.29 |
Size | $26.271 billion | $1.350 billion |
10Y return | 58.18 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.22 % | 0.96 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/05/2009 | 21/09/2018 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAS | ASIA | |
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Popularity | High | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 33,265 | 1,860 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $990.69 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,939.22 | $2,411.25 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAS | ASIA | |
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VAS | ASIA |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |