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Compare VTS vs. IXJ
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 S&P Global 1200 Healthcare (IXJ). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VTS | IXJ | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 3,401 | 349 |
Median incremental investment | $1,300.00 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $5,520.68 | $1,747.34 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VTS | IXJ | |
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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. | IXJ.AX was created on 2001-11-13 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on health care equity. IXJ.AX tracks a market-cap-weighted index of global health care companies. |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.56 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.68 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.06 %) | ISHARES GLOBAL HEALTHCARE ETF TRUS (99.97 %) USD CASH (0.10 %) USD/AUD (0.00 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (25.02 %) Health Care (15.04 %) Financials (10.84 %) | Other (99.98 %) Communication Services (0.02 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (99.42 %) Switzerland (0.22 %) Canada (0.10 %) | United States (71.77 %) Switzerland (9.51 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (5.59 %) |
Management fee | 0.03 % | 0.46 % |
Key Summary
VTS | IXJ | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | iShares |
Tracking index | CRSP U.S. Total Market Index - AUD | S&P Global 1200 Healthcare Sector Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.03 % | 0.46 % |
Price | $502.47 | $126.80 |
Size | $638.851 billion | $1.273 billion |
10Y return | 249.28 % | 88.52 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.16 % | 1.26 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/05/2009 | 11/03/2009 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VTS | IXJ | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 3,401 | 349 |
Median incremental investment | $1,300.00 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $5,520.68 | $1,747.34 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VTS | IXJ | |
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VTS | IXJ |
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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 |