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Compare VAS vs. GLDN

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF

ASX

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Overview
Performance

Overview

When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are VAS and GLDN. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VAS

GLDN

Popularity

High

Low

Pearlers invested

18,423

9

Median incremental investment

$1,003.15

$2,000.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,902.20

$5,600.84

Average age group

26 - 35

26 - 35


Key Summary

VAS

GLDN

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).

GLDN.AX was created on 2023-10-27 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on gold commodities. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the spot price of gold, before fees and expenses.

Top 3 holdings

BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %)

CSL Ltd. (5.76 %)

iShares Physical Gold ETF (100 %)

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 %

0.18 %


Key Summary

VAS

GLDN

Issuer

Vanguard

iShares

Tracking index

S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD

LBMA Gold Price PM

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.07 %

0.18 %

Price

$103.65

$33.74

Size

N/A

$196.719 million

10Y return

56.74 %

N/A

Annual distribution/ dividend yield (5Y)

5.52 %

- %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

08/05/2009

31/10/2023

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VAS

GLDN

Popularity

High

Low

Pearlers invested

18,423

9

Median incremental investment

$1,003.15

$2,000.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,902.20

$5,600.84

Average age group

26 - 35

26 - 35


Pros and Cons

VAS

GLDN

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

VAS

GLDN

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

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