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Compare WIRE vs. VAS
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 Global X Copper Miners ETF (WIRE) and the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
WIRE | VAS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 60 | 20,327 |
Median incremental investment | $981.00 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,358.24 | $2,620.89 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
WIRE | VAS | |
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Strategy | WIRE.AX was created on 2022-11-23 by Global X. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on materials equity. The ETF currently has 231.56m in AUM and 40 holdings. The Fund aims to provide investors with a return that (before fees and expenses) tracks the performance of the Solactive Global Copper Miners Total Return Index. | Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS) seeks to track the performance of the ASX 300 index before account fees, expenses, and taxes. The index tracks the top 300 companies on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). |
Top 3 holdings | Boliden AB (6.20 %) First Quantum Minerals Ltd (5.32 %) Antofagasta PLC (5.31 %) | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (89.28 %) Other (10.72 %) | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) |
Top 3 countries | Canada (37.57 %) China (10.30 %) United States (10.10 %) | Australia (94.56 %) United States (3.02 %) New Zealand (1.65 %) |
Management fee | 0.65 % | 0.07 % |
Key Summary
WIRE | VAS | |
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Issuer | Global X | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Solactive Global Copper Miners Index | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.65 % | 0.07 % |
Price | $13.19 | $97.91 |
Size | $234.228 million | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 31.21 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.57 % | 5.55 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 22/11/2022 | 08/05/2009 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
WIRE | VAS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 60 | 20,327 |
Median incremental investment | $981.00 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,358.24 | $2,620.89 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
WIRE | VAS | |
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WIRE | VAS |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |