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Compare VBTC 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 VanEck Bitcoin ETF (VBTC) 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
VBTC | VGS | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 432 | 18,458 |
Median incremental investment | $1,067.50 | $1,046.53 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,546.39 | $3,905.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VBTC | VGS | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | VBTC.AX was created on 2024-06-18 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on long btc, short usd currency. The fund aims to provide a return that tracks the performance of the price of Bitcoin, before fees and other costs. | 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 | VanEck Bitcoin ETF (100.00 %) | Apple Inc. (5.40 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.13 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (72.93 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) | |
Management fee | 0.59 % | 0.18 % |
Key Summary
VBTC | VGS | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | VanEck | Vanguard |
Tracking index | MarketVector Bitcoin Benchmark Rate - USD - Benchmark TR Net | MSCI WorldexAustralia Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.59 % | 0.18 % |
Price | $31.57 | $155.88 |
Size | $356.058 million | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 162.96 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | - % | 2.32 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 19/06/2024 | 20/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VBTC | VGS | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 432 | 18,458 |
Median incremental investment | $1,067.50 | $1,046.53 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,546.39 | $3,905.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VBTC | VGS | |
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VBTC | VGS |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |