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Compare VGS vs. DIFF
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 Perpetual Diversified Income Active ETF (DIFF). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGS | DIFF | |
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Popularity | High | N/A |
Pearlers invested | 24,653 | 0 |
Median incremental investment | $1,029.94 | $0 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | N/A |
Median total investment | $4,155.32 | $0 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | N/A |
Key Summary
VGS | DIFF | |
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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. | DIFF.AX was created on 2025-08-07 by Perpetual. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. Aims to provide regular income and consistent returns above the Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index (before fees and taxes) over rolling three-year periods by investing in a diverse range of income generating assets. |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.40 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.13 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) | National Australia Bank Ltd. 6.56% (2.09 %) Barclays PLC 8% (2.01 %) National Australia Bank Ltd. 5.9% (1.66 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (73.10 %) Japan (5.51 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.67 %) | |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0 % |
Key Summary
VGS | DIFF | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Perpetual |
Tracking index | MSCI WorldexAustralia Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0 % |
Price | $159.82 | $10.14 |
Size | N/A | N/A |
10Y return | 185.65 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.29 % | 2.79 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 20/11/2014 | 06/08/2025 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGS | DIFF | |
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Popularity | High | N/A |
Pearlers invested | 24,653 | 0 |
Median incremental investment | $1,029.94 | $0 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | N/A |
Median total investment | $4,155.32 | $0 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | N/A |
Pros and Cons
VGS | DIFF | |
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VGS | DIFF |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |