In this episode we are looking at the biggest ETF in Australia: Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS)
Welcome to our new series: ETF Explained. In each episode we're diving deep on one ETF to understand what it is suitable for, who should invest in it and how we can analyse it.
Over the course of this series we want to better understand the most popular ETFs in Australia and build the skills to analyse any ETF.
In today’s episode, we’re exploring the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS), Australia’s largest ETF.
- Product Issuer: Vanguard
- Geographic Exposure: Australian
- Asset Class: Shares
- Management Style: Index (passive)
Index or Benchmark:
- S&P/ASX 300 Index
Fees:
- 0.07% ($0.07 for every $100 invested)
Performance:
- 1 Year: 11.91%
- 5 Year: 7.24%
- Since Inception: 8.99%
Top Holdings:
- Tune in to the episode to learn more about the top holdings in VAS.
Distributions:
- Quarterly
How does it fit into a portfolio?
- VAS is ideal for a core portfolio. For a well-rounded investment strategy, consider combining it with an international shares option.
For more detailed information, always head to the issuer’s website – the best resource for any ETF.
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