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Compare VTS vs. A200
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 US Total Market Shares Index ETF (VTS) and the BetaShares Australia 200 ETF (A200). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VTS | A200 | |
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Popularity | Medium | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 2,855 | 4,877 |
Median incremental investment | $1,269.85 | $1,077.46 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,936.91 | $3,626.74 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VTS | A200 | |
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Strategy | 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. | BetaShares Australia 200 ETF (ASX: A200) seeks to track the performance of the Solactive Australia 200 index before account fees, expenses, and taxes. The index tracks the largest 200 companies on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.56 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.68 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.06 %) | COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (10.75 %) BHP GROUP LTD (8.22 %) CSL LTD (5.45 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (25.02 %) Health Care (15.04 %) Financials (10.84 %) | Financials (33.72 %) Materials (18.17 %) Health Care (8.79 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (99.41 %) Switzerland (0.25 %) Canada (0.12 %) | Australia (95.07 %) United States (3.04 %) New Zealand (1.41 %) |
Management fee | 0.03 % | 0.04 % |
Key Summary
VTS | A200 | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | CRSP U.S. Total Market Index - AUD | Solactive Australia 200 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.03 % | 0.04 % |
Price | $453.62 | $141.04 |
Size | $29.744 million | $6.134 billion |
10Y return | 270.27 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.34 % | 5.25 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/05/2009 | 08/05/2018 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VTS | A200 | |
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Popularity | Medium | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 2,855 | 4,877 |
Median incremental investment | $1,269.85 | $1,077.46 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,936.91 | $3,626.74 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VTS | A200 | |
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VTS | A200 |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |