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Compare VAS vs. VEU
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 Vanguard All-World Ex-US Shares Index ETF (VEU). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAS | VEU | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | High | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 30,956 | 3,760 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,132.65 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,684.00 | $4,432.00 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAS | VEU | |
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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). | Vanguard All-World ex-U.S. Shares Index ETF seeks to track the return of the FTSE All-World ex-US Index before accounting for fees, expenses, and tax. It aims to provide exposure to both the developed and emerging markets with the fund. |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) | Nestle SA (1.31 %) ASML Holding NV (1.00 %) Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (0.98 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) | Financials (17.94 %) Industrials (12.80 %) Consumer Discretionary (10.11 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (95.40 %) United States (2.95 %) New Zealand (0.66 %) | Japan (15.09 %) China (8.85 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (8.57 %) |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.04 % |
Key Summary
VAS | VEU | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Vanguard |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD | FTSE All-World ex US Index |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.04 % |
Price | $108.18 | $112.72 |
Size | $24.265 billion | $63.190 billion |
10Y return | 62.29 % | 93.41 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.25 % | 2.58 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/05/2009 | 08/05/2009 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAS | VEU | |
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Popularity | High | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 30,956 | 3,760 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,132.65 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,684.00 | $4,432.00 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAS | VEU | |
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VAS | VEU |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |