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Compare VGS vs. NDQ
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 Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGS | NDQ | |
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Popularity | High | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 14,283 | 6,769 |
Median incremental investment | $1,063.25 | $994.25 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,343.60 | $2,482.35 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VGS | NDQ | |
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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. | BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ) seeks to track the performance of the NASDAQ 100 index before account fees, expenses and taxes. The index tracks 100 of the largest non-financial companies listed on the NASDAQ market. |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.40 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.13 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) | NASDAQ 100 E-MINI JUN25 (0 %) APPLE INC (8.91 %) MICROSOFT CORP (8.09 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) | Information Technology (49.03 %) Consumer Discretionary (13.66 %) Communication Services (13.13 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (72.93 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) | United States (97.15 %) Netherlands (0.92 %) Brazil (0.69 %) |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.48 % |
Key Summary
VGS | NDQ | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | MSCI WorldexAustralia Index - AUD | NASDAQ 100 Index |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.48 % |
Price | $130.66 | $44.94 |
Size | N/A | $5.335 billion |
10Y return | 125.66 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.46 % | 2.88 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 20/11/2014 | 26/05/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGS | NDQ | |
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Popularity | High | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 14,283 | 6,769 |
Median incremental investment | $1,063.25 | $994.25 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,343.60 | $2,482.35 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGS | NDQ | |
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VGS | NDQ |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |