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Vanguard All-World Ex-US Shares Index ETF

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Overview
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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 All-World Ex-US Shares Index ETF (VEU) 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

VEU

VAS

Popularity

Medium

High

Pearlers invested

2,284

18,609

Median incremental investment

$1,200.91

$1,002.95

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$4,243.96

$2,863.84

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Key Summary

VEU

VAS

Strategy

Vanguard All-World ex-U.S. Shares Index ETF seeks to track the return of the FTSE All-World ex-US Index before accounting for fees, expenses, and tax. It aims to provide exposure to both the developed and emerging markets with the fund.

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 (1.31 %)

ASML Holding NV (1.00 %)

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (0.98 %)

BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %)

CSL Ltd. (5.76 %)

Top 3 industries

Financials (17.94 %)

Industrials (12.80 %)

Consumer Discretionary (10.11 %)

Financials (27.66 %)

Materials (23.74 %)

Health Care (8.77 %)

Top 3 countries

Japan (15.79 %)

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (8.85 %)

China (8.33 %)

Australia (94.56 %)

United States (3.02 %)

New Zealand (1.65 %)

Management fee

0.08 %

0.07 %


Key Summary

VEU

VAS

Issuer

Vanguard

Vanguard

Tracking index

FTSE All-World ex US Index

S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.08 %

0.07 %

Price

$92.26

$102.28

Size

$18.195 million

N/A

10Y return

57.74 %

48.68 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.47 %

5.52 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

08/05/2009

08/05/2009

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VEU

VAS

Popularity

Medium

High

Pearlers invested

2,284

18,609

Median incremental investment

$1,200.91

$1,002.95

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$4,243.96

$2,863.84

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Pros and Cons

VEU

VAS

Pros

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Lower price growth

VEU

VAS

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

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