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Compare VAS vs. IIGF
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 Intelligent Investor Aus Eq Grth Fund - Active ETF (IIGF). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAS | IIGF | |
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Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 18,609 | 17 |
Median incremental investment | $1,002.95 | $1,038.06 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,863.84 | $2,062.05 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAS | IIGF | |
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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). | IIGF.AX was created on 2020-10-05 by Intelligent Investor . The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The portfolio aims to achieve a return of 2% above the S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index p.a. over five year rolling periods with minimal turnover to allow returns to compound in a favourable tax environment. |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) | RPMGlobal Holdings Ltd (10.13 %) CSL Ltd (6.83 %) New Hope Corp Ltd (5.72 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) | Other (28.42 %) Consumer Discretionary (15.54 %) Information Technology (15.39 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (94.56 %) United States (3.02 %) New Zealand (1.65 %) | Australia (86.90 %) New Zealand (7.31 %) United States (5.79 %) |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.97 % |
Key Summary
VAS | IIGF | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Intelligent Investor |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.97 % |
Price | $102.74 | $2.95 |
Size | N/A | $101.651 million |
10Y return | 46.94 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.52 % | 5.21 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/05/2009 | 05/10/2020 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAS | IIGF | |
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Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 18,609 | 17 |
Median incremental investment | $1,002.95 | $1,038.06 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,863.84 | $2,062.05 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAS | IIGF | |
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VAS | IIGF |
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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 |