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Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF

ASX

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Overview
Performance

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 S&P US 500 (IVV). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VGS

IVV

Popularity

High

High

Pearlers invested

12,057

12,741

Median incremental investment

$1,073.87

$1,000.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$3,876.04

$3,009.12

Average age group

26 - 35

26 - 35


Key Summary

VGS

IVV

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.

iShares S&P 500 ETF (ASX: IVV) seeks to track the performance of the US S&P 500 index before account fees, expenses, and taxes. The index tracks the top 500 companies on the US stock market.

Top 3 holdings

Apple Inc. (5.40 %)

Microsoft Corp. (4.13 %)

Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %)

Microsoft Corporation (6.95 %)

Apple, Inc. (5.75 %)

NVIDIA Corporation (5.10 %)

Top 3 industries

Information Technology (22.51 %)

Financials (13.70 %)

Health Care (12.53 %)

Other (99.97 %)

Communication Services (0.00 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (72.93 %)

Japan (5.73 %)

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %)

United States (99.92 %)

Management fee

0.18 %

0.04 %


Key Summary

VGS

IVV

Issuer

Vanguard

iShares

Tracking index

MSCI WorldexAustralia Index - AUD

S&P 500 - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.18 %

0.04 %

Price

$140.06

$63.51

Size

N/A

$10.705 billion

10Y return

158.70 %

268.12 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.37 %

13.82 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

20/11/2014

10/10/2007

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VGS

IVV

Popularity

High

High

Pearlers invested

12,057

12,741

Median incremental investment

$1,073.87

$1,000.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$3,876.04

$3,009.12

Average age group

26 - 35

26 - 35


Pros and Cons

VGS

IVV

Pros

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

VGS

IVV

Lower exposure to US market

Higher exposure to US market

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield

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