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Compare VAS vs. NUGG

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF

ASX

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Overview
Performance

Overview

When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are VAS and NUGG. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VAS

NUGG

Popularity

High

Low

Pearlers invested

17,771

25

Median incremental investment

$1,005.39

$521.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,825.20

$991.92

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Key Summary

VAS

NUGG

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).

NUGG.AX was created on 2022-05-12 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on gold commodities. NUGG.AX gives investors an investment in Australian sourced gold.

Top 3 holdings

BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %)

CSL Ltd. (5.76 %)

VanEck Gold Bullion ETF (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Financials (27.66 %)

Materials (23.74 %)

Health Care (8.77 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (97.30 %)

New Zealand (1.50 %)

Ireland (0.86 %)

Management fee

0.07 %

0.25 %


Key Summary

VAS

NUGG

Issuer

Vanguard

VanEck

Tracking index

S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD

LBMA Gold Price AM - AUD - Benchmark Price Return

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.07 %

0.25 %

Price

$101.73

$41.68

Size

N/A

$76.897 million

10Y return

45.49 %

N/A

Annual distribution/ dividend yield (5Y)

5.52 %

- %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

08/05/2009

06/12/2022

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VAS

NUGG

Popularity

High

Low

Pearlers invested

17,771

25

Median incremental investment

$1,005.39

$521.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,825.20

$991.92

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

VAS

NUGG

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

VAS

NUGG

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

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