SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
VAS ASX
Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF · by Vanguard
Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) tracks the S&P/ASX 300 — providing broader Australian equity exposure than ASX 200 funds with 100 extra mid/small-cap stocks.
About Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF
VAS tracks the S&P/ASX 300, giving investors exposure to 300 Australian companies versus the 200 in IOZ or STW. The extra 100 smaller companies add diversification and growth potential.
Top holdings
Every holding links to its own page with a live price and the full list of funds that own it.
| # | Holding | Ticker | Sector | Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BHP Group | BHP | Materials | 10.20% | A$62.40 -2.16% |
| 2 | Commonwealth Bank | CBA | Financial | 9.00% | A$161.02 0.27% |
| 3 | CSL Limited | CSL | Healthcare | 5.80% | A$175.06 -0.25% |
| 4 | National Australia Bank | NAB | — | 4.50% | A$39.25 -0.05% |
| 5 | Westpac Banking | WBC | — | 4.00% | A$35.06 0.42% |
| 6 | ANZ Group | ANZ | Financial | 3.60% | A$38.14 0.34% |
| 7 | Macquarie Group | MQG | — | 3.30% | A$251.74 0.89% |
| 8 | Wesfarmers | WES | — | 3.00% | A$77.67 0.98% |
| 9 | Telstra | TLS | — | 2.60% | A$4.79 0.53% |
| 10 | Goodman Group | GMG | — | 2.40% | A$27.42 0.04% |
Frequently asked questions
VAS vs IOZ vs STW?
VAS tracks 300 stocks (ASX 300), IOZ and STW track 200 (ASX 200). VAS costs 0.07% vs 0.05% but includes extra mid/small-cap exposure.
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