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Compare VAS vs. EIGA
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 Aussie Dividends (EIGA). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAS | EIGA | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 18,442 | 62 |
Median incremental investment | $1,003.13 | $599.39 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,889.32 | $1,505.43 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAS | EIGA | |
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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). | EIGA.AX was created on 2018-05-07 by Perennial. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The objective of the Fund is to provide investors with an attractive level of tax effective income, paid via monthly distributions. The Fund aims to provide a gross yield, adjusted for applicable franking credits, above that provided by the S&P/ASX 300 Franking Credit Adjusted Daily Total Return Index (Tax-Exempt). |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) | BHP Group Ltd (13.12 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (6.19 %) CSL Ltd (6.01 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) | Materials (36.73 %) Financials (26.98 %) Health Care (10.75 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (94.56 %) United States (3.02 %) New Zealand (1.65 %) | Australia (97.92 %) United States (2.08 %) |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.8 % |
Key Summary
VAS | EIGA | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Perennial |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD | S&P/ASX 300 Franking Credit Adjusted Daily Total Return Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.8 % |
Price | $103.19 | $3.89 |
Size | N/A | N/A |
10Y return | 57.18 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.52 % | 6.44 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/05/2009 | 07/05/2018 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAS | EIGA | |
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Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 18,442 | 62 |
Median incremental investment | $1,003.13 | $599.39 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,889.32 | $1,505.43 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAS | EIGA | |
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VAS | EIGA |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher 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 |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |