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Compare VGS vs. PMGOLD
Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.
Overview
When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are VGS and PMGOLD. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGS | PMGOLD | |
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Popularity | High | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 19,826 | 2,174 |
Median incremental investment | $1,043.43 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,793.50 | $2,088.29 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VGS | PMGOLD | |
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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. | PMGOLD.AX was created on 2003-05-09 by Perth Mint. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on gold commodities. PMGOLD.AX is designed to track the international price of gold in Australian dollars and offers investors a simple, low cost way to access the returns on gold. |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.40 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.13 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) | Gold (100 %) |
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 % | 0.15 % |
Key Summary
VGS | PMGOLD | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Perth Mint |
Tracking index | MSCI WorldexAustralia Index - AUD | LBMA Gold Price AM - AUD - Benchmark Price Return |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.15 % |
Price | $151.74 | $72.01 |
Size | N/A | N/A |
10Y return | 174.69 % | 357.50 % |
Annual distribution/ dividend yield (5Y) | 2.33 % | - % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 20/11/2014 | 29/12/2010 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGS | PMGOLD | |
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Popularity | High | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 19,826 | 2,174 |
Median incremental investment | $1,043.43 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,793.50 | $2,088.29 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGS | PMGOLD | |
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VGS | PMGOLD |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |