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Compare VAS vs. VNGS
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 Vaughan Nelson Global Smid Fund (Managed Fund) (VNGS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAS | VNGS | |
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Popularity | High | N/A |
Pearlers invested | 18,423 | 0 |
Median incremental investment | $1,003.15 | $0 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | N/A |
Median total investment | $2,902.20 | $0 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | N/A |
Key Summary
VAS | VNGS | |
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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). | VNGS.AX was created on 2022-06-01 by Vaughan. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on extended market equity. The Fund aims to outperform the MSCI ACWI SMID Cap Index (after fees and expenses and before taxes) on a rolling five-year basis. |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) | Monolithic Power Systems Inc (3.37 %) Element Solutions Inc (3.09 %) Cushman & Wakefield PLC (2.66 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) | Other (21.22 %) Information Technology (19.22 %) Financials (15.49 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (94.56 %) United States (3.02 %) New Zealand (1.65 %) | United States (58.61 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (11.67 %) Japan (4.24 %) |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 1.12 % |
Key Summary
VAS | VNGS | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Vaughan |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD | MSCI ACWI SMID Cap Index |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 1.12 % |
Price | $103.65 | $3.30 |
Size | N/A | $27.627 million |
10Y return | 56.74 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.52 % | - % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/05/2009 | 31/05/2022 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAS | VNGS | |
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Popularity | High | N/A |
Pearlers invested | 18,423 | 0 |
Median incremental investment | $1,003.15 | $0 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | N/A |
Median total investment | $2,902.20 | $0 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | N/A |
Pros and Cons
VAS | VNGS | |
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VAS | VNGS |
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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 |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |