Global X FANG+ ETF vs Vanguard S&P 500 US Shares Index ETF
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Overlap is estimated from the funds' listed top holdings, not their full constituent lists. Where there are no shared listed holdings it is shown as not reliably estimable.
Global X FANG+ ETF
Global X
Vanguard S&P 500 US Shares Index ETF
Vanguard
Comparison scores reflect how each ETF compares to the other on these specific dimensions only. They are not absolute ratings or recommendations. General information only, not financial advice.
FANG and V500 are both US Shares ETFs: FANG tracks the NYSE FANG+ Index and V500 tracks the S&P 500 Index. V500 has the lower management fee (0.07% vs 0.35% p.a.). Holdings overlap is approximately 35% estimated (estimated, limited data). General information only, not financial advice.
Category scores compare these two ETFs only and are not absolute ratings.
FANG charges 0.35% p.a. and V500 charges 0.07% p.a.; the lower fee leads on cost.
FANG manages $1.7B and V500 manages $78.45M; the larger fund leads on scale, which can support tighter spreads.
FANG holds 10 positions and V500 holds 0; the fund with broader holdings leads on diversification.
FANG distributes approximately 0.3% (Quarterly) and V500 approximately 0.05% (Quarterly); the higher distribution yield leads on income.
Historical return data is not available for both funds, so this dimension is shown as neutral. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
Green highlights the factually lower fee or higher scale/income figure. Performance is never highlighted. Data from issuer disclosures, reviewed quarterly.
Yield figures are estimates based on recent distributions and may vary. Past distributions are not a reliable indicator of future distributions. General information only.
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
Top shared holdings ranked by overlap contribution, the smaller of each company's weight in the two funds. Basis: estimated, limited data. General information only.
Top 10 listed holdings for each fund, from issuer disclosures. General information only.
FANG top holdings
V500 top holdings
Sector weights for V500are approximate, inferred from the fund's category. General information only.
FANG sectors
V500 sectors
Geographic weights for V500are approximate, inferred from the fund's category. General information only.
FANG geography
V500 geography
FANG scores 5.2/10 and V500 scores 4.4/10 on this comparison. FANG has the higher overall comparison score.
FANG may suit investors who: growth-oriented investors (noting past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns).
V500 may suit investors who: cost-conscious investors who prioritise lower ongoing fees.
FANG and V500 have approximately 35% estimated holdings overlap (estimated, limited data). This is considered low overlap, estimated from listed top holdings rather than the full constituent lists. General information only, not financial advice.
V500 has the lower management fee. FANG charges 0.35% per year ($35 per year on a $10,000 investment) and V500 charges 0.07% per year ($7 per year on a $10,000 investment). The difference is $28 per year per $10,000 invested. General information only, not financial advice.
FANG (Global X FANG+ ETF) manages approximately $1.7B and V500 (Vanguard S&P 500 US Shares Index ETF) manages approximately $78.45M. Fund size can affect liquidity and bid-ask spreads but does not by itself change the management fee. General information only, not financial advice.
You can hold both, but with approximately 35% estimated holdings overlap the two funds hold mostly different companies, so they can be more complementary. Whether that suits you depends on your own objectives. General information only, not financial advice.
There is no universally right choice. It depends on your goals, time horizon and existing holdings. FANG charges 0.35% and V500 charges 0.07%, so V500 has the lower management fee, and they have approximately 35% estimated holdings overlap. Compare their fees, holdings and sectors above and consider each fund's Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination. General information only, not financial advice.
General information only.This comparison and the ETFLens tools on this page provide general information about two exchange-traded funds and do not take into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. It is not personal financial product or investment advice. ETFLens does not hold an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL). Holdings overlap is calculated from each fund's published holdings (full lists where the issuer publishes one, listed top holdings otherwise), and fee data is sourced from fund manager PDS documents and updated quarterly. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Consider each fund's Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD), and seek advice from a registered tax agent or licensed financial adviser, before making investment decisions.
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