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Compare VGS vs. LEVR
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 First Sentier Geared Australian Share Complex ETF (LEVR). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGS | LEVR | |
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Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 16,526 | 1 |
Median incremental investment | $1,052.00 | $1,119.18 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Quarterly |
Median total investment | $3,673.50 | $1,174.32 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VGS | LEVR | |
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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. | LEVR.AX was created on 2023-09-25 by First Sentier. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. To magnify long-term returns from capital growth by borrowing to invest in large Australian companies. The Fund aims to outperform the S&P/ASX 100 Accumulation Index over rolling seven-year periods before fees and taxes. |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.40 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.13 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) | Commonwealth Bank of Australia (11.57 %) BHP Group Ltd (9.73 %) CSL Ltd (7.08 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) | Financials (44.89 %) Materials (16.30 %) Health Care (11.85 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (72.93 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) | |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0 % |
Key Summary
VGS | LEVR | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | First Sentier |
Tracking index | MSCI WorldexAustralia Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0 % |
Price | $146.94 | $1.68 |
Size | N/A | N/A |
10Y return | 145.51 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.31 % | 2.50 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 20/11/2014 | 14/05/2025 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGS | LEVR | |
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Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 16,526 | 1 |
Median incremental investment | $1,052.00 | $1,119.18 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Quarterly |
Median total investment | $3,673.50 | $1,174.32 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGS | LEVR | |
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VGS | LEVR |
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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 |