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Compare VEQ vs. VAS
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 FTSE Europe Shares ETF (VEQ) and the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VEQ | VAS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 437 | 30,341 |
Median incremental investment | $1,018.02 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,214.42 | $2,656.00 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VEQ | VAS | |
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Strategy | VEQ.AX was created on 2015-12-09 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. Vanguard FTSE Europe Shares ETF seeks to track the return of the FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index (with net dividends reinvested) in Australian dollars, before taking into account fees, expenses and tax. | 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). |
Top 3 holdings | Nestle SA (2.78 %) ASML Holding NV (2.40 %) Novo Nordisk A/S Class B (2.14 %) | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (17.53 %) Industrials (15.69 %) Health Care (14.17 %) | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) |
Top 3 countries | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (22.29 %) Switzerland (14.37 %) Germany (13.95 %) | Australia (95.40 %) United States (2.95 %) New Zealand (0.66 %) |
Management fee | 0.35 % | 0.07 % |
Key Summary
VEQ | VAS | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Vanguard |
Tracking index | FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index - AUD - AU Dollar | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.35 % | 0.07 % |
Price | $84.59 | $106.24 |
Size | N/A | $23.414 billion |
10Y return | 85.02 % | 70.64 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.52 % | 4.15 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 11/12/2015 | 08/05/2009 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VEQ | VAS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 437 | 30,341 |
Median incremental investment | $1,018.02 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,214.42 | $2,656.00 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VEQ | VAS | |
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VEQ | VAS |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |