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Compare VGS vs. AYLD
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 MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS) and the Global X S&P/ASX 200 Covered Call ETF (AYLD). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGS | AYLD | |
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Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 11,939 | 10 |
Median incremental investment | $1,075.02 | $1,065.75 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $3,928.40 | $1,870.64 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VGS | AYLD | |
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Strategy | 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. | AYLD.AX was created on 2023-01-30 by Global X. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The ETF currently has 52.54m in AUM and 202 holdings. The Fund aims to provide investors with a return that (before fees and expenses) tracks the performance of the S&P/ASX BuyWrite Index |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.40 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.13 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) | Commonwealth Bank of Australia (10.84 %) BHP Group Ltd (8.72 %) CSL Ltd (5.60 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) | Financials (56.04 %) Materials (16.72 %) Health Care (11.14 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (72.93 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) | Australia (94.85 %) United States (3.09 %) New Zealand (1.58 %) |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.6 % |
Key Summary
VGS | AYLD | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Global X |
Tracking index | MSCI WorldexAustralia Index - AUD | S&P/ASX 200 Index |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.6 % |
Price | $140.55 | $10.75 |
Size | N/A | $55.617 million |
10Y return | 171.07 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.37 % | 3.17 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 20/11/2014 | 31/01/2023 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGS | AYLD | |
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Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 11,939 | 10 |
Median incremental investment | $1,075.02 | $1,065.75 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $3,928.40 | $1,870.64 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGS | AYLD | |
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VGS | AYLD |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |