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Compare VAS vs. INCM
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 Global Income Leaders ETF (INCM). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAS | INCM | |
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Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 18,609 | 13 |
Median incremental investment | $1,002.95 | $1,293.46 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,863.84 | $4,763.40 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAS | INCM | |
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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). | INCM.AX was created on 2018-10-18 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on high dividend yield equity. The fund aims to track the performance of an index (before fees and expenses) that comprises 100 high-yielding global companies (ex-Australia) selected for their potential to generate attractive and sustainable income. |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) | ALTRIA GROUP INC (3.34 %) AT&T INC (2.08 %) VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC (1.92 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) | Other (30.45 %) Utilities (24.29 %) Consumer Staples (11.82 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (94.56 %) United States (3.02 %) New Zealand (1.65 %) | United States (70.82 %) Korea (4.54 %) Hong Kong (3.66 %) |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.45 % |
Key Summary
VAS | INCM | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD | Nasdaq Global Income Leaders Index - USD-US Dollar |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.45 % |
Price | $102.28 | $18.68 |
Size | N/A | $36.712 million |
10Y return | 48.68 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.52 % | 4.13 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/05/2009 | 22/10/2018 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAS | INCM | |
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Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 18,609 | 13 |
Median incremental investment | $1,002.95 | $1,293.46 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,863.84 | $4,763.40 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAS | INCM | |
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VAS | INCM |
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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 |