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Compare VAS vs. A200

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

Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF

ASX

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Overview
Performance

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 Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) and the Aussie 200 Large-Caps (A200). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VAS

A200

Popularity

High

Medium

Pearlers invested

18,423

4,941

Median incremental investment

$1,003.15

$1,078.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,902.20

$3,772.98

Average age group

26 - 35

26 - 35


Key Summary

VAS

A200

Strategy

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).

BetaShares Australia 200 ETF (ASX: A200) seeks to track the performance of the Solactive Australia 200 index before account fees, expenses, and taxes. The index tracks the largest 200 companies on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).

Top 3 holdings

BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %)

CSL Ltd. (5.76 %)

COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (10.79 %)

BHP GROUP LTD (8.58 %)

CSL LTD (5.54 %)

Top 3 industries

Financials (27.66 %)

Materials (23.74 %)

Health Care (8.77 %)

Financials (33.78 %)

Materials (18.08 %)

Health Care (8.68 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (94.56 %)

United States (3.02 %)

New Zealand (1.65 %)

Australia (95.07 %)

United States (3.04 %)

New Zealand (1.41 %)

Management fee

0.07 %

0.04 %


Key Summary

VAS

A200

Issuer

Vanguard

BetaShares

Tracking index

S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD

Solactive Australia 200 Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.07 %

0.04 %

Price

$103.02

$138.87

Size

N/A

$6.258 billion

10Y return

55.78 %

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

5.52 %

5.25 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

08/05/2009

08/05/2018

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VAS

A200

Popularity

High

Medium

Pearlers invested

18,423

4,941

Median incremental investment

$1,003.15

$1,078.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,902.20

$3,772.98

Average age group

26 - 35

26 - 35


Pros and Cons

VAS

A200

Pros

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

VAS

A200

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower exposure to US market

Higher exposure to US market

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield