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Compare VNGS vs. GEAR
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 Vaughan Nelson Glb Equity Smid Fund - Active ETF (VNGS) and the Betashares Geared Australian Equities Complex ETF (GEAR). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VNGS | GEAR | |
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Popularity | N/A | Low |
Pearlers invested | 0 | 213 |
Median incremental investment | $0 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | N/A | Monthly |
Median total investment | $0 | $1,972.68 |
Average age group | N/A | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VNGS | GEAR | |
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Strategy | VNGS.AX was created on 2022-06-01 by Vaughan. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on extended market equity. The Fund aims to outperform the MSCI ACWI SMID Cap Index (after fees and expenses and before taxes) on a rolling five-year basis. | GEAR.AX was created on 2014-04-30 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The ETF currently has 443.43m in AUM and 202 holdings. The Fund aims to provide investors with geared exposure to a diversified portfolio of Australian shares as simply as buying any share on the ASX. As the fund is internally geared, investors do not need to take out margin loans and do not have the possibility of margin calls in relation to their investment in the Fund. |
Top 3 holdings | Zions Bancorp NA (4.41 %) Wise PLC Class A (3.83 %) Brown & Brown Inc (3.36 %) | COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (28.22 %) BHP GROUP LTD (19.77 %) CSL LTD (11.99 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (39.56 %) Other (33.62 %) Information Technology (19.22 %) | Other (38.69 %) Financials (21.36 %) Materials (11.34 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (58.61 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (11.67 %) Japan (4.24 %) | Australia (94.91 %) United States (3.06 %) New Zealand (1.56 %) |
Management fee | 1.12 % | 0.8 % |
Key Summary
VNGS | GEAR | |
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Issuer | Vaughan | BetaShares |
Tracking index | MSCI ACWI SMID Cap Index | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 1.12 % | 0.8 % |
Price | $2.99 | $29.01 |
Size | $27.551 million | $478.934 million |
10Y return | N/A | 17.45 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | - % | 8.59 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 31/05/2022 | 02/05/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VNGS | GEAR | |
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Popularity | N/A | Low |
Pearlers invested | 0 | 213 |
Median incremental investment | $0 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | N/A | Monthly |
Median total investment | $0 | $1,972.68 |
Average age group | N/A | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VNGS | GEAR | |
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VNGS | GEAR |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |