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Compare VAS vs. DRGN
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 Global X China Tech ETF (DRGN). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAS | DRGN | |
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Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 33,167 | 169 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,012.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,901.69 | $1,802.64 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAS | DRGN | |
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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). | DRGN.AX was created on 2025-05-06 by Global X. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on information technology equity. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide investors with a return that (before fees and expenses) tracks the performance of the Global X China Tech 20 Index (the Index). |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) | Eoptolink Technology Inc Ltd Class A (8.62 %) Tencent Holdings Ltd (8.36 %) Zhongji Innolight Co Ltd Class A (8.33 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) | Information Technology (49.65 %) Consumer Discretionary (17.81 %) Financials (11.33 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (95.40 %) United States (2.95 %) New Zealand (0.66 %) | China (100.00 %) |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0 % |
Key Summary
VAS | DRGN | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Global X |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD | Global X China Tech 20 Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0 % |
Price | $108.12 | $10.76 |
Size | $25.754 billion | $85.870 million |
10Y return | 55.06 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.22 % | 5.29 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/05/2009 | 07/05/2025 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAS | DRGN | |
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Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 33,167 | 169 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,012.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,901.69 | $1,802.64 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAS | DRGN | |
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VAS | DRGN |
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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 |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |