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Compare VTS vs. IKO
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 US Total Market (VTS) and the MSCI South Korea (IKO). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VTS | IKO | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 3,404 | 68 |
Median incremental investment | $1,300.00 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $5,740.02 | $1,980.51 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VTS | IKO | |
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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. | IKO.AX was created on 2000-05-09 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the MSCI Korea 25/50 Index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of Korean large-, mid- & small- capitalisation companies |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.56 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.68 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.06 %) | SK HYNIX INC (22.79 %) SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS LTD (22.44 %) SK SQUARE LTD (2.79 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (25.02 %) Health Care (15.04 %) Financials (10.84 %) | Information Technology (36.22 %) Industrials (20.26 %) Financials (14.10 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (99.42 %) Switzerland (0.22 %) Canada (0.10 %) | Korea (100.00 %) |
Management fee | 0.03 % | 0.59 % |
Key Summary
VTS | IKO | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | iShares |
Tracking index | CRSP U.S. Total Market Index - AUD | MSCI Korea 25/50 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.03 % | 0.59 % |
Price | $521.82 | $282.93 |
Size | $654.682 billion | $191.847 million |
10Y return | 254.98 % | 306.51 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.16 % | 1.26 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/05/2009 | 15/11/2007 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VTS | IKO | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 3,404 | 68 |
Median incremental investment | $1,300.00 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $5,740.02 | $1,980.51 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VTS | IKO | |
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VTS | IKO |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |