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Compare VAS vs. QUAL
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 MSCI Global 'Quality' (ex-AUS) (QUAL). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAS | QUAL | |
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Popularity | High | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 18,442 | 1,283 |
Median incremental investment | $1,003.13 | $858.17 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,889.32 | $3,414.46 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAS | QUAL | |
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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). | QUAL's key objective is to invest in high-quality companies that have outperformed the market over the long term compared to global equity benchmarks. |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) | Apple Inc (5.44 %) Meta Platforms Inc Class A (5.37 %) Microsoft Corp (5.22 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) | Information Technology (42.42 %) Communication Services (22.91 %) Health Care (19.91 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (94.56 %) United States (3.02 %) New Zealand (1.65 %) | United States (77.74 %) Switzerland (4.98 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (4.22 %) |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.4 % |
Key Summary
VAS | QUAL | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | VanEck |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD | MSCI World ex Australia Quality Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.4 % |
Price | $103.19 | $58.87 |
Size | N/A | $7.244 billion |
10Y return | 57.18 % | 262.50 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.52 % | 1.85 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/05/2009 | 31/10/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAS | QUAL | |
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Popularity | High | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 18,442 | 1,283 |
Median incremental investment | $1,003.13 | $858.17 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,889.32 | $3,414.46 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAS | QUAL | |
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VAS | QUAL |
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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 |