Betashares Global Momentum ETF vs Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF
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Overlap is calculated from each fund's full published holdings list. Where there are no shared listed holdings it is shown as not reliably estimable.
Betashares Global Momentum ETF
BetaShares
Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares 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.
GTUM and VGS are both Global Broad Market ETFs: GTUM tracks the and VGS tracks the MSCI World ex-Australia (with net dividends reinvested) in AUD. VGS has the lower management fee (0.18% vs 0.35% p.a.). Holdings overlap is approximately 20% (full holdings data). General information only, not financial advice.
Category scores compare these two ETFs only and are not absolute ratings.
GTUM charges 0.35% p.a. and VGS charges 0.18% p.a.; the lower fee leads on cost.
GTUM manages $7.01M and VGS manages $15.5B; the larger fund leads on scale, which can support tighter spreads.
GTUM holds 215 positions and VGS holds 1,252; the fund with broader holdings leads on diversification.
GTUM distributes approximately 0% (N/A) and VGS approximately 1.6% (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: full holdings data. General information only.
Top 10 listed holdings for each fund, from issuer disclosures. General information only.
GTUM top holdings
VGS top holdings
Sector weights for GTUMare approximate, inferred from the fund's category. General information only.
GTUM sectors
VGS sectors
Geographic weights for GTUMare approximate, inferred from the fund's category. General information only.
GTUM geography
VGS geography
GTUM scores 3.8/10 and VGS scores 8.2/10 on this comparison. VGS has the higher overall comparison score.
GTUM may suit investors who: cost-conscious investors who prioritise lower ongoing fees.
VGS may suit investors who: investors who prefer larger, more established funds.
GTUM and VGS have approximately 20% holdings overlap, based on each fund's full published holdings list. This is considered low overlap. General information only, not financial advice.
VGS has the lower management fee. GTUM charges 0.35% per year ($35 per year on a $10,000 investment) and VGS charges 0.18% per year ($18 per year on a $10,000 investment). The difference is $17 per year per $10,000 invested. General information only, not financial advice.
GTUM (Betashares Global Momentum ETF) manages approximately $7.01M and VGS (Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF) manages approximately $15.5B. 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 20% 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. GTUM charges 0.35% and VGS charges 0.18%, so VGS has the lower management fee, and they have approximately 20% 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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