IVV & VGS? Which is better? You couldn’t decide. So we’re here to help. In today’s episode, Kate Campbell and Owen Rask are taking a deep dive into two popular ETFs which help investors diversify globally.
This episode of The Australian Finance Podcast features a review of the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS) & the iShares S&P 500 ETF (ASX: IVV). We take a look at the holdings, fees, any overlap between the ETFs and how they could fit into your portfolio.
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. Think Apple, Microsoft, Amazon & Exxon Mobil.
The iShares IVV ETF provides investors with exposure to the largest 500 US stocks, by market capitalisation. This is a low-cost way to access leading US companies through a single fund. Think: Apple, Microsoft, NVIDIA & GOOGL.
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Before we start, please note this is not a recommendation from Kate, Owen or the Rask Team. For full disclosure, Kate owns units in VGS & The Rask Group owns units in IVV.
This episode is part of our monthly series, where we dive into a share/ETF and provide you with a high-level overview. Free free to pitch a company/ETF to us via Twitter, Instagram or our question form.
This episode was recorded on the 15th May 2023.
