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Compare VGS vs. VTS
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 Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF (VTS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGS | VTS | |
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Popularity | High | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 14,691 | 3,050 |
Median incremental investment | $1,060.48 | $1,293.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,615.56 | $4,983.11 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VGS | VTS | |
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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. | Vanguard U.S. Total Market Shares Index ETF (ASX: VTS) seeks to track the performance of the CRSP US Total Market Index before account fees, expenses and taxes. The index tracks the large, mid, small and micro-cap stocks on the US stock market, thus representing nearly 100% of the investable US stock market. |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.40 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.13 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) | Apple Inc. (5.56 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.68 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.06 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) | Information Technology (25.02 %) Health Care (15.04 %) Financials (10.84 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (72.93 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) | United States (99.41 %) Switzerland (0.25 %) Canada (0.12 %) |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.03 % |
Key Summary
VGS | VTS | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Vanguard |
Tracking index | MSCI WorldexAustralia Index - AUD | CRSP U.S. Total Market Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.03 % |
Price | $139.42 | $453.33 |
Size | N/A | $29.989 million |
10Y return | 140.01 % | 224.94 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.46 % | 1.26 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 20/11/2014 | 08/05/2009 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGS | VTS | |
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Popularity | High | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 14,691 | 3,050 |
Median incremental investment | $1,060.48 | $1,293.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,615.56 | $4,983.11 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
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VGS | VTS |
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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 |