Compare VAS vs. VGS
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 MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAS | VGS | |
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Popularity | High | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 15,076 | 8,908 |
Median incremental investment | $1,018.61 | $1,095.54 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,722.72 | $3,937.92 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VAS | VGS | |
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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 MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS) seeks to track the performance of the MSCI World ex-Australia index before account fees, expenses and taxes. The index tracks the large and mid-cap stocks from 22 developed markets including the US, UK, Japan, Canada, France, Germany and Israel. |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) | Apple Inc. (5.40 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.13 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (97.30 %) New Zealand (1.50 %) Ireland (0.86 %) | United States (68.47 %) Japan (6.25 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (4.51 %) |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.18 % |
Key Summary
VAS | VGS | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Vanguard |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD | MSCI WorldexAustralia Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.18 % |
Price | $97.24 | $123.03 |
Size | N/A | N/A |
10Y return | 40.60 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.68 % | 2.26 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/05/2009 | 20/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAS | VGS | |
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Popularity | High | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 15,076 | 8,908 |
Median incremental investment | $1,018.61 | $1,095.54 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,722.72 | $3,937.92 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
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VAS | VGS |
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| Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
| Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
| Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
| Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
| Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |