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Compare VAS vs. SYI
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 MSCI Australia Select High Dividend Yield ETF (SYI). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAS | SYI | |
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Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 21,927 | 116 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,000.93 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,641.86 | $1,463.50 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VAS | SYI | |
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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). | SYI.AX was created on 2010-09-28 by SPDR. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on high dividend yield equity. The ETF currently has 444.18m in AUM and 61 holdings. The SPDR MSCI Australia Select High Dividend Yield ETF seeks to closely track, before fees and expenses, the returns of the MSCI Australia Select High Dividend Yield Index. |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) | Commonwealth Bank of Australia (10.60 %) ANZ Group Holdings Ltd (9.20 %) National Australia Bank Ltd (9.13 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) | Financials (57.28 %) Materials (15.86 %) Consumer Discretionary (15.19 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (94.56 %) United States (3.02 %) New Zealand (1.65 %) | Australia (99.65 %) China (0.29 %) New Zealand (0.06 %) |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.2 % |
Key Summary
VAS | SYI | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | SPDR |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD | MSCI Australia Select High Dividend Yield Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.2 % |
Price | $102.04 | $29.73 |
Size | N/A | $441.680 million |
10Y return | 42.71 % | -2.30 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.48 % | 8.96 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/05/2009 | 29/09/2010 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAS | SYI | |
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Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 21,927 | 116 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,000.93 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,641.86 | $1,463.50 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
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VAS | SYI |
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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 |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |