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Compare VTS vs. PMGOLD
Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.
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 PMGOLD. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VTS | PMGOLD | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 3,041 | 862 |
Median incremental investment | $1,293.50 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,918.43 | $2,020.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VTS | PMGOLD | |
|---|---|---|
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. | PMGOLD.AX was created on 2003-05-09 by Perth Mint. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on gold commodities. PMGOLD.AX is designed to track the international price of gold in Australian dollars and offers investors a simple, low cost way to access the returns on gold. |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.56 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.68 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.06 %) | Gold (100 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (25.02 %) Health Care (15.04 %) Financials (10.84 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (99.41 %) Switzerland (0.25 %) Canada (0.12 %) | |
Management fee | 0.03 % | 0.15 % |
Key Summary
VTS | PMGOLD | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | Perth Mint |
Tracking index | CRSP U.S. Total Market Index - AUD | LBMA Gold Price AM - AUD - Benchmark Price Return |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.03 % | 0.15 % |
Price | $446.35 | $49.64 |
Size | $29.989 million | N/A |
10Y return | 233.20 % | 230.71 % |
Annual distribution/ dividend yield (5Y) | 1.26 % | - % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/05/2009 | 29/12/2010 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VTS | PMGOLD | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 3,041 | 862 |
Median incremental investment | $1,293.50 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,918.43 | $2,020.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VTS | PMGOLD | |
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Cons |
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VTS | PMGOLD |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |