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Compare VAS vs. GGOV
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 Us Treasury Bond 20+Yr ETF - Ccy Hedged (GGOV). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAS | GGOV | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 18,736 | 21 |
Median incremental investment | $1,002.80 | $1,042.04 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $2,835.56 | $5,681.10 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAS | GGOV | |
|---|---|---|
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). | GGOV.AX was created on 2020-05-07 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. GGOV.AX aims to track the performance of an index (before fees and expenses) that provides exposure to a portfolio of high-quality, long-dated, income-producing bonds issued by some of the largest developed economies in the world, hedged into AUD. |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) | USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (0 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (0 %) CAD - CANADA DOLLAR (0 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) | Other (66.21 %) Communication Services (33.79 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (94.56 %) United States (3.02 %) New Zealand (1.65 %) | |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.19 % |
Key Summary
VAS | GGOV | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD | S&P G7 Sovereign Duration-Capped 20+ Year AUD Hedged Bond Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.19 % |
Price | $101.27 | $13.06 |
Size | N/A | $228.781 million |
10Y return | 47.52 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.52 % | 2.27 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/05/2009 | 11/05/2020 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAS | GGOV | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 18,736 | 21 |
Median incremental investment | $1,002.80 | $1,042.04 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $2,835.56 | $5,681.10 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAS | GGOV | |
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VAS | GGOV |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower 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 |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |