VGS PDS
The Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) explains the fees, tax status and some of the risks.
Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX:VGS)
The Vanguard VGS ETF provides exposure to listed companies from developed markets around the world, excluding Australia. This ETF is not hedged so it is exposed to currency fluctuations.
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VGS share price and fees
share price:
ETF share prices are updated using end of day data from the ASX. FUM, fee and spread data is updated monthly, with a delay. Refer to the ETF’s PDS and the ASX website for up-to-date information.
VGS fees
ASX ticker code: VGS
Yearly fee (MER): 0.18%
FUM: $4694.02 million
Monthly spread: 0.04%
Data Last Updated: July 2022
Analyst report
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VGS performance
This chart shows the yearly performance of the chosen ETF to key asset classes of Aussie shares (ASX: VAS) and US shares (ASX: IVV). You can use this chart to visualise how the ETF responds to different market environments. We recommend using a 5+ year time horizon for comparisons. The chart compares price return only.
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What does the VGS ASX ETF invest in?
The VGS ETF invests in a portfolio of large-cap companies from developed economies around the world, mainly the US. This ETF also provides exposure to economies including Japan, the UK, Switzerland, France and Canada. VGAD invests across many industries and avoids being overweight in any one particular industry.
What do investors use the VGS ETF for?
The VGS ETF could be used to build out the core of a portfolio and to diversify away from Australian equities. It may also be suitable for investors wanting exposure to the US market, as the majority of the companies in the ETF are US-based.
How to buy the VGS ETF
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VGS investor starter pack
VGS literature
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VGS holdings
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ASX: VGS’s dividend 2021
When does VGS pay a dividend?
VGS dividend reinvestment plan (DRP)
Warnings we apply to the VGS ETF
VGS tax domicile
VGS ETF registry
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Sector information is recorded based on the last 12-month returns to July 2022. Refer to the Issuer’s website, speak to your financial adviser and always the fund’s Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) before choosing an ETF for its dividend yield, past returns or fees. Past performance can be a poor indicator of future performance.
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ASX: VGS technical analysis
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