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Compare VAS vs. BANK
Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.
Overview
When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are VAS and BANK. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAS | BANK | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 24,442 | 10 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $995.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,726.75 | $1,273.73 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAS | BANK | |
|---|---|---|
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). | BANK.AX was created on 2024-07-22 by Global X. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide investors a return (before fees and expenses) that tracks the performance of the Solactive Australian Bank Credit Index, a published index, by holding a portfolio of Bonds and Hybrid Securities that may comprise all or a representation of the securities comprising the Index. |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) | Global X Australian Bank Credit ETF (100 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (94.56 %) United States (3.02 %) New Zealand (1.65 %) | |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.25 % |
Key Summary
VAS | BANK | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | Global X |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD | Solactive Australian Bank Credit Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Gross |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.25 % |
Price | $109.07 | $9.99 |
Size | $21.392 billion | $101.621 million |
10Y return | 56.22 % | N/A |
Annual distribution/ dividend yield (5Y) | 4.14 % | 3.05 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/05/2009 | 23/07/2024 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAS | BANK | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 24,442 | 10 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $995.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,726.75 | $1,273.73 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAS | BANK | |
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Cons |
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VAS | BANK |
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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 |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |