VASvsIOZ

As Australia's largest ETF by assets under management, VAS is managed by Vanguard and tracks the S&P/ASX 300 Index, covering 300 of the biggest companies listed on the ASX. By including 100 additional stocks beyond the ASX 200, VAS offers slightly broader diversification across mid-cap names that ASX 200 ETFs miss, while still capturing the same large-cap heavyweights. Investors seeking the most comprehensive single-fund Australian equity exposure - with franking credits flowing through distributions - will find VAS an excellent core domestic holding for portfolios and SMSFs alike.

One of Australia's most popular ETFs, IOZ is managed by BlackRock's iShares and tracks the S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index, covering the largest 200 companies on the ASX. In 2022, the fund underwent a 10-for-1 unit split, making individual units more accessible to smaller investors without changing the overall value of holdings. Backed by the world's largest asset manager, IOZ suits investors seeking core Australian equity exposure with the benefits of franking credits flowing through to distributions.