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Compare VAS vs. VTS
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 US Total Market Shares Index ETF (VTS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAS | VTS | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | High | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 18,609 | 2,894 |
Median incremental investment | $1,002.95 | $1,270.59 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,863.84 | $5,193.65 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAS | VTS | |
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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 U.S. Total Market Shares Index ETF (ASX: VTS) seeks to track the performance of the CRSP US Total Market Index before account fees, expenses and taxes. The index tracks the large, mid, small and micro-cap stocks on the US stock market, thus representing nearly 100% of the investable US stock market. |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) | Apple Inc. (5.56 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.68 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.06 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) | Information Technology (25.02 %) Health Care (15.04 %) Financials (10.84 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (94.56 %) United States (3.02 %) New Zealand (1.65 %) | United States (99.41 %) Switzerland (0.25 %) Canada (0.12 %) |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.03 % |
Key Summary
VAS | VTS | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Vanguard |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD | CRSP U.S. Total Market Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.03 % |
Price | $102.28 | $472.15 |
Size | N/A | $30.252 million |
10Y return | 46.28 % | 257.39 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.52 % | 1.34 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/05/2009 | 08/05/2009 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAS | VTS | |
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Popularity | High | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 18,609 | 2,894 |
Median incremental investment | $1,002.95 | $1,270.59 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,863.84 | $5,193.65 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAS | VTS | |
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VAS | VTS |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |