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Compare VAS vs. EX20
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 Australian Ex-20 Portfolio Diversifier ETF (EX20). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAS | EX20 | |
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Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 21,566 | 25 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,867.32 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,564.38 | $2,625.00 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAS | EX20 | |
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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). | EX20.AX was created on 2016-10-05 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The ETF currently has 382.16m in AUM and 179 holdings. EX20.AX aims to track the performance of an index (before fees and expenses) comprising the 180 largest stocks listed on the ASX, after excluding the 20 largest, based on their market capitalisation. |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) | SPI 200 FUTURES JUN25 (0 %) BRAMBLES LTD (3.27 %) NORTHERN STAR RESOURCES LTD (3.25 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) | Materials (17.28 %) Financials (14.30 %) Industrials (13.59 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (94.56 %) United States (3.02 %) New Zealand (1.65 %) | Australia (89.38 %) United States (5.50 %) New Zealand (3.83 %) |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.25 % |
Key Summary
VAS | EX20 | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD | Nasdaq Australia Completion Cap Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.25 % |
Price | $98.63 | $21.00 |
Size | N/A | $395.679 million |
10Y return | 30.22 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.48 % | 3.49 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/05/2009 | 07/10/2016 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAS | EX20 | |
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Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 21,566 | 25 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,867.32 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,564.38 | $2,625.00 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAS | EX20 | |
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VAS | EX20 |
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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 |