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Compare VAS vs. NDQ
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 NASDAQ US 100 (NDQ). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAS | NDQ | |
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Popularity | High | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 18,400 | 5,388 |
Median incremental investment | $1,003.20 | $999.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,908.64 | $2,996.40 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VAS | NDQ | |
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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). | BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ) seeks to track the performance of the NASDAQ 100 index before account fees, expenses and taxes. The index tracks 100 of the largest non-financial companies listed on the NASDAQ market. |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) | APPLE INC (9.02 %) MICROSOFT CORP (8.37 %) NVIDIA CORP (7.79 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) | Information Technology (51.40 %) Consumer Discretionary (12.87 %) Communication Services (12.06 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (94.56 %) United States (3.02 %) New Zealand (1.65 %) | United States (97.15 %) Netherlands (0.92 %) Brazil (0.69 %) |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.48 % |
Key Summary
VAS | NDQ | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD | NASDAQ 100 Index |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.48 % |
Price | $103.88 | $49.94 |
Size | N/A | $5.516 billion |
10Y return | 55.98 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.52 % | 2.91 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/05/2009 | 26/05/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAS | NDQ | |
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Popularity | High | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 18,400 | 5,388 |
Median incremental investment | $1,003.20 | $999.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,908.64 | $2,996.40 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAS | NDQ | |
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VAS | NDQ |
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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 |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |