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Compare VAS vs. MVOL
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 Edge MSCI Australia Minimum Volatility ETF (MVOL). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAS | MVOL | |
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Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 21,891 | 2 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $2,592.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,634.32 | $2,787.68 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAS | MVOL | |
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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). | MVOL.AX was created on 2016-10-11 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The ETF currently has 25.99m in AUM and 100 holdings. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the MSCI Australia IMI Select Minimum Volatility (AUD) Index, before fees and expenses. |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) | TELSTRA GROUP LTD (6.36 %) COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (4.43 %) CSL LTD (3.98 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) | Financials (28.17 %) Materials (14.39 %) Industrials (11.69 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (94.56 %) United States (3.02 %) New Zealand (1.65 %) | Australia (98.91 %) New Zealand (0.41 %) China (0.34 %) |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.3 % |
Key Summary
VAS | MVOL | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | iShares |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD | MSCI Australia IMI Select Minimum Volatility (AUD) Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.3 % |
Price | $101.80 | $33.79 |
Size | N/A | $25.858 million |
10Y return | 41.02 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.48 % | 5.16 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/05/2009 | 14/10/2016 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAS | MVOL | |
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Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 21,891 | 2 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $2,592.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,634.32 | $2,787.68 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAS | MVOL | |
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VAS | MVOL |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher 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 |