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Compare VAS vs. STW
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 S&P Aussie 200 (STW). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAS | STW | |
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Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 18,442 | 346 |
Median incremental investment | $1,003.13 | $1,002.28 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,889.32 | $4,432.08 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAS | STW | |
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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). | STW.AX was created on 2001-08-24 by SPDR. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The ETF currently has 5766.44m in AUM and 203 holdings. The SPDR S&P/ASX 200 Fund, seeks to closely match, before fees and expenses, the returns of the S&P/ASX 200 Index. |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) | Commonwealth Bank of Australia (10.31 %) BHP Group Ltd (8.09 %) CSL Ltd (5.32 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) | Financials (55.60 %) Materials (17.10 %) Health Care (11.24 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (94.56 %) United States (3.02 %) New Zealand (1.65 %) | Australia (94.83 %) United States (3.10 %) New Zealand (1.58 %) |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.05 % |
Key Summary
VAS | STW | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | SPDR |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD | S&P ASX 200 |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.05 % |
Price | $103.19 | $75.12 |
Size | N/A | $5.718 billion |
10Y return | 56.04 % | 52.84 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.52 % | 5.64 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/05/2009 | 27/08/2001 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAS | STW | |
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Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 18,442 | 346 |
Median incremental investment | $1,003.13 | $1,002.28 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,889.32 | $4,432.08 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAS | STW | |
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VAS | STW |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |