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Compare VDIF 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, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are VDIF and VGS. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VDIF | VGS | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 15 | 14,283 |
Median incremental investment | $953.50 | $1,063.25 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,131.14 | $3,343.60 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VDIF | VGS | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | VDIF.AX was created on 2025-03-04 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on target outcome asset allocation. The ETF seeks to provide regular income and some capital growth potential via exposure to a highly diversified, multi asset portfolio. | 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 | Vanguard Diversified Income ETF (100 %) | 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 | 0.32 % | 0.18 % |
Key Summary
VDIF | VGS | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | Vanguard |
Tracking index | 28% FTSE Australia High Dividend Yield Index - 21% FTSE All-World High Dividend Yield Index - 17% Bloomberg Global Aggregate Corporate and Government-Related Scaled Index - 44% Other Indexes - Benchmark TR Net | MSCI WorldexAustralia Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.32 % | 0.18 % |
Price | $49.18 | $128.60 |
Size | N/A | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 120.66 % |
Annual dividend/ distribution yield (5Y) | 0.08 % | 2.46 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 04/03/2025 | 20/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VDIF | VGS | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 15 | 14,283 |
Median incremental investment | $953.50 | $1,063.25 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,131.14 | $3,343.60 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VDIF | VGS | |
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Cons |
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VDIF | 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 |