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Compare VAS vs. BBAB
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 Geared Short Aus Gov Bond Complex ETF (BBAB). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAS | BBAB | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 27,197 | 1 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,635.25 | $1,015.41 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAS | BBAB | |
|---|---|---|
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). | N/A |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) | AUST 10Y BOND FUT DEC25 (0 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (100.00 %) |
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 % |
Key Summary
VAS | BBAB | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | Stock |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0 % |
Price | $105.41 | $19.14 |
Size | $22.586 billion | N/A |
10Y return | 56.98 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.16 % | 2.23 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/05/2009 | 05/12/2023 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAS | BBAB | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 27,197 | 1 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,635.25 | $1,015.41 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAS | BBAB | |
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Cons |
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VAS | BBAB |
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Exposure to more markets and sectors | Exposure to 1 market and 1 sector only |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher dividend/distribution yield | Lower dividend/distribution yield |