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Compare XMET 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 BetaShares Energy Transition Metals ETF (XMET) 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
XMET | VAS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 29 | 18,442 |
Median incremental investment | $1,007.50 | $1,003.13 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,049.40 | $2,889.32 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
XMET | VAS | |
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Strategy | XMET.AX was created on 2022-10-26 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on materials equity. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return that aims to track the performance of the Nasdaq Sprott Energy Transition Materials Select Index, before taking into account fees and expenses | 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 | FIRST QUANTUM MINERALS LTD (6.03 %) WHEATON PRECIOUS METALS CORP (5.85 %) SOUTHERN COPPER CORP (5.64 %) | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (65.48 %) Materials (34.38 %) Information Technology (0.14 %) | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) |
Top 3 countries | Canada (36.79 %) Australia (17.96 %) United States (17.25 %) | Australia (94.56 %) United States (3.02 %) New Zealand (1.65 %) |
Management fee | 0.69 % | 0.07 % |
Key Summary
XMET | VAS | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Nasdaq Sprott Energy Transition Materials Select Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.69 % | 0.07 % |
Price | $7.95 | $103.19 |
Size | $23.950 million | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 56.04 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.37 % | 5.52 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 27/10/2022 | 08/05/2009 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
XMET | VAS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 29 | 18,442 |
Median incremental investment | $1,007.50 | $1,003.13 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,049.40 | $2,889.32 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
XMET | VAS | |
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XMET | 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 |