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Compare VAS vs. IOZ
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 iShares Core S&P/ASX 200 ETF (IOZ). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAS | IOZ | |
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Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 18,091 | 685 |
Median incremental investment | $1,004.00 | $1,007.69 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,895.20 | $2,282.08 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VAS | IOZ | |
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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). | The fund seeks to track the performance of the S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index before considering fees, expenses, and taxes. The index consists of the 200 largest Australian securities listed on the ASX. |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) | COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (9.67 %) BHP GROUP LTD (8.63 %) CSL LTD (5.87 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) | Financials (32.62 %) Materials (18.81 %) Health Care (8.87 %) |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.05 % |
Key Summary
VAS | IOZ | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | iShares |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD | S&P ASX 200 |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.05 % |
Price | $103.40 | $33.56 |
Size | N/A | $6.218 billion |
10Y return | 51.35 % | 44.22 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.52 % | 5.36 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/05/2009 | 09/12/2010 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAS | IOZ | |
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Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 18,091 | 685 |
Median incremental investment | $1,004.00 | $1,007.69 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,895.20 | $2,282.08 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAS | IOZ | |
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VAS | IOZ |
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Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |