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Compare VAS vs. BUGG

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

Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF

ASX

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Overview
Performance

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 BUGG. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VAS

BUGG

Popularity

High

Low

Pearlers invested

18,442

19

Median incremental investment

$1,003.13

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,889.32

$1,278.72

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Key Summary

VAS

BUGG

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 %)

Global X Cybersecurity 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 %


Key Summary

VAS

BUGG

Issuer

Vanguard

Tracking index

S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

Stock

Management fee

0.07 %

0 %

Price

$103.19

$13.33

Size

N/A

N/A

10Y return

56.04 %

N/A

Annual distribution/ dividend yield (5Y)

5.52 %

0.44 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

08/05/2009

12/09/2023

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VAS

BUGG

Popularity

High

Low

Pearlers invested

18,442

19

Median incremental investment

$1,003.13

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,889.32

$1,278.72

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

VAS

BUGG

Pros

  • Exposure to more markets and sectors

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher dividend/distribution yield

Cons

  • Exposure to 1 market and 1 sector only

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower dividend/distribution yield

VAS

BUGG

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

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