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Compare VAS vs. HVST
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 Dividend Harvester Fund (Managed Fund) (HVST). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAS | HVST | |
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Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 18,609 | 53 |
Median incremental investment | $1,002.95 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,863.84 | $3,174.20 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAS | HVST | |
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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). | HVST.AX was created on 2014-10-29 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. HVST.AX aims to provide exposure to large-cap Australian shares, along with the potential for franked income that is at least 1.5x the yield of the Australian broad sharemarket on an annual basis. |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) | BETASHARES AUSTRALIA 200 ETF (24.70 %) COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (10.55 %) BETASHARES AUSTRALIAN RESOURCE (9.04 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) | Other (47.20 %) Financials (16.27 %) Health Care (6.88 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (94.56 %) United States (3.02 %) New Zealand (1.65 %) | Australia (97.05 %) United States (2.00 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (0.56 %) |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.65 % |
Key Summary
VAS | HVST | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.65 % |
Price | $102.28 | $13.45 |
Size | N/A | $234.644 million |
10Y return | 48.68 % | -46.31 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.52 % | 9.03 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/05/2009 | 03/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAS | HVST | |
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Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 18,609 | 53 |
Median incremental investment | $1,002.95 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,863.84 | $3,174.20 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAS | HVST | |
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VAS | HVST |
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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 |