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Compare QFN 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 Australian Financials Sector ETF (QFN) 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
QFN | VAS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 23 | 21,566 |
Median incremental investment | $618.75 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,731.68 | $2,564.38 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
QFN | VAS | |
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Strategy | QFN.AX was created on 2010-12-10 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on financials equity. The ETF currently has 53.75m in AUM and 28 holdings. QFN.AX aims to track the performance of an index (before fees and expenses) comprising the largest ASX-listed companies in the financial sector, including the Big 4 banks and insurance companies but excluding Real Estate Investment Trusts. | 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 | S&P/ASX200 F-REIT JUN25 (0 %) COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (33.62 %) WESTPAC BANKING CORP (13.36 %) | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (95.54 %) Other (4.46 %) Communication Services (2.56 %) | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (99.69 %) United States (0.31 %) | Australia (94.56 %) United States (3.02 %) New Zealand (1.65 %) |
Management fee | 0.34 % | 0.07 % |
Key Summary
QFN | VAS | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Solactive Australia Financials Ex-REITs Sector Index | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.34 % | 0.07 % |
Price | $16.26 | $98.63 |
Size | $57.585 million | N/A |
10Y return | 25.95 % | 30.22 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.79 % | 5.48 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 15/12/2010 | 08/05/2009 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
QFN | VAS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 23 | 21,566 |
Median incremental investment | $618.75 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,731.68 | $2,564.38 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |