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Compare VTS vs. MQSD

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF

ASX

Buy

Buy

Overview
Performance

Overview

When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are VTS and MQSD. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VTS

MQSD

Popularity

Medium

Low

Pearlers invested

3,418

1

Median incremental investment

$1,300.00

$601.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$5,809.87

$1,155.98

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35

Key Summary

VTS

MQSD

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.

MQSD.AX was created on 2025-02-14 by Macquarie. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. The Fund aims to outperform the Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index over a rolling three-year basis (before fees). It aims to provide regular monthly distributions with some potential for growth

Top 3 holdings

Apple Inc. (5.56 %)

Microsoft Corp. (4.68 %)

Amazon.com Inc. (2.06 %)

Macquarie Subordinated Debt Active ETF (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Information Technology (25.02 %)

Health Care (15.04 %)

Financials (10.84 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (99.42 %)

Switzerland (0.22 %)

Canada (0.10 %)

Management fee

0.03 %

0 %

Key Summary

VTS

MQSD

Issuer

Vanguard

Macquarie

Tracking index

CRSP U.S. Total Market Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.03 %

0 %

Price

$526.75

$50.30

Size

$638.541 billion

N/A

10Y return

266.28 %

N/A

Annual distribution/β€Šdividend yield (5Y)

1.16 %

3.35 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

08/05/2009

18/02/2025

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

VTS

MQSD

Popularity

Medium

Low

Pearlers invested

3,418

1

Median incremental investment

$1,300.00

$601.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$5,809.87

$1,155.98

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35

Pros and Cons

VTS

MQSD

Pros

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

VTS

MQSD

Higher exposure to US market

Lower exposure to US market

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield