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Compare VAS vs. IZZ
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 FTSE China 50 (IZZ). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAS | IZZ | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 18,442 | 31 |
Median incremental investment | $1,003.13 | $2,600.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,889.32 | $3,931.20 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAS | IZZ | |
|---|---|---|
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). | IZZ.AX was created on 2004-10-05 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The ETF currently has 376.32m in AUM and 50 holdings. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the FTSE China 50 Index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of 50 of the largest and most liquid Chinese companies which trade on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) | MEITUAN (10.47 %) ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LTD (8.86 %) TENCENT HOLDINGS LTD (8.29 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) | Other (58.33 %) Consumer Discretionary (21.66 %) Communication Services (10.44 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (94.56 %) United States (3.02 %) New Zealand (1.65 %) | China (100.00 %) |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.74 % |
Key Summary
VAS | IZZ | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | iShares |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD | FTSE China 50 Net Tax USD Index |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.74 % |
Price | $103.19 | $49.14 |
Size | N/A | $338.261 million |
10Y return | 56.04 % | 2.23 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.52 % | 1.97 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/05/2009 | 15/11/2007 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAS | IZZ | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 18,442 | 31 |
Median incremental investment | $1,003.13 | $2,600.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,889.32 | $3,931.20 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAS | IZZ | |
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Cons |
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VAS | IZZ |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower 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 |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |