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Compare VAS vs. QAU
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 Betashares Gold Bullion Currency Hedged ETF (QAU). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAS | QAU | |
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Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 32,036 | 195 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,831.92 | $1,497.50 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAS | QAU | |
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Strategy | Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS) seeks to track the performance of the ASX 300 index before account fees, expenses, and taxes. The index tracks the top 300 companies on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). | QAU.AX was created on 2011-05-03 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on gold commodities. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return, before fees and expenses, that closely tracks the performance of the price of gold bullion, with a currency hedge against movements in the AUD/USD exchange rate. |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) | LONDON GOLD MARKET FIXING LTD GOLD BULLION GOLD BULLION (0 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (0 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (0 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) | Other (66.71 %) Communication Services (33.29 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (95.40 %) United States (2.95 %) New Zealand (0.66 %) | |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.59 % |
Key Summary
VAS | QAU | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD | LBMA Gold Price AM ($/ozt) |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.59 % |
Price | $108.90 | $30.09 |
Size | $25.730 billion | $1.104 billion |
10Y return | 55.73 % | 114.93 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.27 % | 2.42 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/05/2009 | 04/05/2011 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAS | QAU | |
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Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 32,036 | 195 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,831.92 | $1,497.50 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAS | QAU | |
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VAS | QAU |
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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 |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |