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Compare VAS vs. IVV
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 S&P US 500 (IVV). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAS | IVV | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | High | High |
Pearlers invested | 18,442 | 12,553 |
Median incremental investment | $1,003.13 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,889.32 | $3,048.96 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VAS | IVV | |
|---|---|---|
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). | iShares S&P 500 ETF (ASX: IVV) seeks to track the performance of the US S&P 500 index before account fees, expenses, and taxes. The index tracks the top 500 companies on the US stock market. |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) | Microsoft Corporation (6.95 %) Apple, Inc. (5.75 %) NVIDIA Corporation (5.10 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) | Other (99.97 %) Communication Services (0.00 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (94.56 %) United States (3.02 %) New Zealand (1.65 %) | United States (99.92 %) |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.04 % |
Key Summary
VAS | IVV | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | iShares |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD | S&P 500 - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.04 % |
Price | $103.19 | $63.52 |
Size | N/A | $10.019 billion |
10Y return | 56.04 % | 287.25 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.52 % | 13.82 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/05/2009 | 10/10/2007 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAS | IVV | |
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Popularity | High | High |
Pearlers invested | 18,442 | 12,553 |
Median incremental investment | $1,003.13 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,889.32 | $3,048.96 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAS | IVV | |
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VAS | IVV |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |