Compare AU
Compare VAS vs. QFN
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 Australian Financials Sector ETF (QFN). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAS | QFN | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 18,609 | 23 |
Median incremental investment | $1,002.95 | $536.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,863.84 | $2,056.25 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VAS | QFN | |
|---|---|---|
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). | QFN.AX was created on 2010-12-10 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on financials equity. QFN.AX aims to track the performance of an index (before fees and expenses) comprising the largest ASX-listed companies in the financial sector, including the Big 4 banks and insurance companies but excluding Real Estate Investment Trusts. |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) | COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (29.78 %) NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK LTD (15.53 %) WESTPAC BANKING CORP (13.12 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) | Financials (99.61 %) Communication Services (2.56 %) Other (0.39 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (94.56 %) United States (3.02 %) New Zealand (1.65 %) | Australia (99.69 %) United States (0.31 %) |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.34 % |
Key Summary
VAS | QFN | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD | Solactive Australia Financials Ex-REITs Sector Index |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.34 % |
Price | $102.28 | $16.45 |
Size | N/A | $93.399 million |
10Y return | 48.68 % | 40.72 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.52 % | 5.63 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/05/2009 | 15/12/2010 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAS | QFN | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 18,609 | 23 |
Median incremental investment | $1,002.95 | $536.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,863.84 | $2,056.25 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAS | QFN | |
|---|---|---|
Pros |
|
|
Cons |
|
|
VAS | QFN |
|---|---|
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 |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |