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Compare VAS vs. GGBL
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 Wealthbuilder Global Geared Complex ETF (GGBL). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAS | GGBL | |
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Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 27,178 | 59 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $2,004.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,688.75 | $2,565.64 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAS | GGBL | |
|---|---|---|
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). | GGBL.AX was created on 2025-09-30 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. To provide geared exposure to the returns of a portfolio comprising the worlds largest developed market companies (ex Australia), based on free float-adjusted market capitalisation. There is no assurance or guarantee that the returns of the Fund will meet its investment objective. |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) | Betashares Global Shares ETF (100.00 %) |
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 | GGBL | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0 % |
Price | $105.41 | $25.70 |
Size | $22.586 billion | N/A |
10Y return | 60.10 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.16 % | - % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/05/2009 | 29/09/2025 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAS | GGBL | |
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Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 27,178 | 59 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $2,004.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,688.75 | $2,565.64 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAS | GGBL | |
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VAS | GGBL |
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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 |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |