The Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS) was the most traded exchange-traded fund (ETF) among investors using the SelfWealth trading platform last month.
The Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF is an index-based ETF that tracks the performance of the S&P/ASX 300 Index (ASX: XKO).
This gives VAS investors exposure to major stocks like BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP), Commonwealth Bank of Australia Ltd (ASX: CBA), CSL Ltd (ASX: CSL), and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES).
ETFs are an increasingly popular investment vehicle for Australian investors.
Value of ASX exchange-traded funds exceeds $200 billion
ASX ETFs now represent more than $200 billion in assets under management, according to ETF provider BetaShares’ half-year review.
Co-founder of Betashares, Ilan Israelstam, said: “The ETF industry continues to go from strength to strength, as investors increasingly adopt ETFs to build their portfolios.”
One of the benefits of exchange-traded funds is they provide instant diversification in a single trade.
Let’s review the top 10 ETFs traded in June, according to SelfWealth.
Top 10 most traded ASX ETFs in June
Here are the top 10 most traded exchange-traded funds in June by volume (thus incorporating both buy and sell orders), according to Selfwealth Ltd (ASX: SWF).
We have also included the percentage of buy orders next to each exchange-traded fund.
| Rank | Top ASX ETFs by trading volume | Percentage of buy orders |
| 1 | Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS) | 73.1% |
| 2 | Vanguard Msci Index International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS) | 81.7% |
| 3 | Vanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF (ASX: VDHG) | 71.4% |
| 4 | Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ) | 77.5% |
| 5 | iShares S&P 500 AUD ETF (ASX: IVV) | 83% |
| 6 | BetaShares Australia 200 ETF (ASX: A200) | 75.6% |
| 7 | Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index AUD ETF (ASX: VTS) | 69.6% |
| 8 | BetaShares Diversified All Growth ETF (ASX: DHHF) | 81.5% |
| 9 | BetaShares Geared Australian Equity ETF (ASX: GEAR) | 57.8% |
| 10 | Global X Fang+ ETF (ASX: FANG) | 70.4% |
Which ETF attracted the most buyer interest?
The iShares S&P 500 AUD ETF attracted the most buy orders among the top 10 most traded ETFs in June.
The iShares S&P 500 ETF is an index-based ETF that tracks the performance of the 500 largest United States companies comprising the S&P 500 Index (SP: .INX).
It appears investors remain confident that US shares will continue to outperform the ASX 200.
In FY24, the S&P 500 rose by 22.7% while the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) lifted 7.83% (or 12.1% with dividends included).
The IVV exchange-traded fund is among the 10 cheapest ETFs on the market.
We note that the ninth most traded ETF in June was the GEAR ETF.
GEAR delivered the best three-year returns among ASX ETFs, according to recently published data.
Check out the ASX global shares exchange-traded funds that delivered 50% to 70% returns last year.
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Motley Fool contributor Bronwyn Allen has positions in BHP Group, CSL, Commonwealth Bank Of Australia, Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF, Vanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF, and Vanguard Us Total Market Shares Index ETF. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF, CSL, Wesfarmers, and iShares S&P 500 ETF. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF and Wesfarmers. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended CSL, Vanguard Msci Index International Shares ETF, and iShares S&P 500 ETF. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.
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