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Compare VAS vs. SLF
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 SPDR S&P/ASX 200 Listed Property Fund (SLF). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAS | SLF | |
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Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 17,827 | 18 |
Median incremental investment | $1,005.15 | $4,990.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,884.00 | $2,934.60 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAS | SLF | |
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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). | SLF.AX was created on 2002-02-15 by SPDR. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on real estate equity. The ETF currently has 560.61m in AUM and 22 holdings. The Investment Manager uses a passive investment strategy, investing in a portfolio of securities designed to reflect the characteristics of each Funds Index..The S&P/ASX 200 A-REIT Index is a sub-index of the S&P/ASX 200 Index and provides exposure to Australian Real Estate Investment Trusts |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) | Goodman Group (39.69 %) Scentre Group (11.30 %) Stockland Corp Ltd (7.67 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) | Real Estate (100.00 %) Other (2.07 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (97.30 %) New Zealand (1.50 %) Ireland (0.86 %) | |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.16 % |
Key Summary
VAS | SLF | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | SPDR |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD | S&P/ASX 200 A-REIT Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.16 % |
Price | $103.00 | $13.40 |
Size | N/A | $551.441 million |
10Y return | 46.64 % | 25.82 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.52 % | 6.88 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/05/2009 | 18/02/2002 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAS | SLF | |
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Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 17,827 | 18 |
Median incremental investment | $1,005.15 | $4,990.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,884.00 | $2,934.60 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
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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 |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |