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Compare VAS vs. DTEC
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 Defence Tech ETF (DTEC). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAS | DTEC | |
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Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 31,411 | 181 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,823.86 | $1,492.48 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAS | DTEC | |
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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). | DTEC.AX was created on 2024-10-07 by Global X. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on industrials 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 Defense Tech Index. |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) | Lockheed Martin Corp (8.70 %) RTX Corp (7.87 %) General Dynamics Corp (7.83 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) | Industrials (84.07 %) Information Technology (15.93 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (95.40 %) United States (2.95 %) New Zealand (0.66 %) | United States (59.63 %) Germany (8.21 %) Korea (6.97 %) |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.51 % |
Key Summary
VAS | DTEC | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Global X |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD | Global X Defense Tech Index - Benchmark TR Net |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.51 % |
Price | $108.61 | $16.96 |
Size | $25.374 billion | $126.164 million |
10Y return | 58.49 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.25 % | 0.09 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/05/2009 | 08/10/2024 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAS | DTEC | |
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Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 31,411 | 181 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,823.86 | $1,492.48 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAS | DTEC | |
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VAS | DTEC |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |