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Compare VETH 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 Ethically Conscious Australian Shares ETF (VETH) 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
VETH | VAS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 797 | 18,609 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,002.95 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,312.45 | $2,863.84 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VETH | VAS | |
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Strategy | VETH.AX was created on 2020-10-12 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. Vanguard Ethically Conscious Australian Shares ETF seeks to track the return ofthe FTSE Australia 300 Choice Index 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 | Commonwealth Bank of Australia (10.17 %) CSL Ltd. (9.69 %) National Australia Bank Ltd. (5.54 %) | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (34.37 %) Materials (18.25 %) Health Care (13.54 %) | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (98.46 %) New Zealand (1.54 %) | Australia (94.56 %) United States (3.02 %) New Zealand (1.65 %) |
Management fee | 0.17 % | 0.07 % |
Key Summary
VETH | VAS | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Vanguard |
Tracking index | FTSE Australia 300 Choice Index | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.17 % | 0.07 % |
Price | $66.07 | $102.28 |
Size | N/A | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 48.68 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.73 % | 5.52 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 13/10/2020 | 08/05/2009 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VETH | VAS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 797 | 18,609 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,002.95 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,312.45 | $2,863.84 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VETH | VAS | |
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VETH | VAS |
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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 |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |