Investment
Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF
Shares are generally considered a higher risk, higher return investment so they are suited to longer-term investors (seven years plus).
While shares are primarily growth assets, they can also provide a tax-effective income while capital grows over time.
The Vanguard Australian Share Index ETF provides access to the diversified range of S&P / ASX 300 companies listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. It is a low-cost, diversified exchange traded fund, which through its buy and hold investment approach offers investors the potential for tax-effective returns.
"S&P" is a trademark of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. and have been licensed for use by Vanguard. "ASX” is a trademark of the ASX Operations Pty Limited and has been licensed for use by Standard & Poor's. The Product is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Standard & Poor's or the ASX Operations Pty Limited and neither Standard & Poor's nor the ASX Operations Pty Limited make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in the Product.
Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) at a Glance*
| Australian Shares | |||||||
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| ASX Code | Benchmark | Local / International | ETF Fee (per annum) | Distribution Schedule | Lonsec Rating | Product Profile | |
| Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF | VAS | S&P/ ASX 300 Index | Local | 0.27% | Quarterly | Approved |
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| International Shares | |||||||
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| ASX Code | Benchmark | Local / International | ETF Fee (per annum) | Distribution Schedule | Lonsec Rating | Product Profile | |
| Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF | VTS | MSCI US Broad Market Index | International | 0.07% | Quarterly | Approved |
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| Vanguard All-World ex-US Shares Index ETF | VEU | FTSE All-World ex-US Index | International | 0.25% | Annually (December) | Approved |
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* Information correct as of Apr 15 2009.
