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Compare VAS vs. YMAX
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 BetaShares Aus Top 20 Equity Yield Max Fund (Managed Fund) (YMAX). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAS | YMAX | |
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Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 18,609 | 43 |
Median incremental investment | $1,002.95 | $1,500.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,863.84 | $3,719.17 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAS | YMAX | |
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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). | YMAX.AX was created on 2012-11-22 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. YMAX.AX aims to generate attractive quarterly income and reduce the volatility of portfolio returns by implementing an equity income investment strategy over a portfolio of the 20 largest blue-chip shares listed on the ASX. YMAX.AX does not aim to track an index. |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) | ANZ AU 07/18/24 C30 (0 %) ALL AU 07/18/24 C50 (0 %) AS51 07/18/24 C7900 (0 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) | Financials (41.82 %) Materials (21.03 %) Health Care (9.93 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (94.56 %) United States (3.02 %) New Zealand (1.65 %) | Australia (100.00 %) |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.76 % |
Key Summary
VAS | YMAX | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.76 % |
Price | $102.28 | $7.93 |
Size | N/A | $531.143 million |
10Y return | 48.68 % | -28.24 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.52 % | 10.30 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/05/2009 | 26/11/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAS | YMAX | |
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Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 18,609 | 43 |
Median incremental investment | $1,002.95 | $1,500.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,863.84 | $3,719.17 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAS | YMAX | |
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VAS | YMAX |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher 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 |