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Compare VAS vs. VGE
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 FTSE Emerging Markets Shares ETF (VGE). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAS | VGE | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 18,442 | 887 |
Median incremental investment | $1,003.13 | $1,093.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,889.32 | $3,054.82 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VAS | VGE | |
|---|---|---|
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 FTSE Emerging Markets Shares ETF seeks to follow the performance of the FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap China A Inclusion Index in Australian dollars before considering fees, expenses, and tax. It tracks the index's performance with dividends reinvested. |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (4.80 %) Tencent Holdings Ltd. (3.68 %) Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (2.83 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) | Other (18.89 %) Financials (15.91 %) Information Technology (14.87 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (94.56 %) United States (3.02 %) New Zealand (1.65 %) | China (28.87 %) India (24.00 %) Taiwan (19.40 %) |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.48 % |
Key Summary
VAS | VGE | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | Vanguard |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD | FTSE Custom Emerging Markets All Cap China A Inclusion Index |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.48 % |
Price | $103.19 | $80.39 |
Size | N/A | N/A |
10Y return | 57.18 % | 47.72 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.52 % | 2.29 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/05/2009 | 21/11/2013 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAS | VGE | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 18,442 | 887 |
Median incremental investment | $1,003.13 | $1,093.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,889.32 | $3,054.82 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAS | VGE | |
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Cons |
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VAS | VGE |
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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 |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |