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How to buy the Vanguard MSCI International Shares (VGS) | A$120.15

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The Vanguard MSCI International Shares (VGS) is an exchange traded fund listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Its last market close was $120.15 – a decrease of 0.82% over the previous week. All prices are listed in Australian Dollars.

How to buy Vanguard MSCI International Shares units

  1. Compare online brokers. To invest in exchange traded funds (ETFs) listed in Australia, you'll need to sign up to an ETF broker platform with access to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Our table below can help you choose.
  2. Open and fund your brokerage account. Complete an application with your personal and financial details, like your ID and tax file number. Fund your account with a bank transfer, PayPal or debit card.
  3. Search for the Vanguard MSCI International Shares. Find the ETF by name or ticker symbol: VGS. Research its history to confirm it's a solid investment against your financial goals.
  4. Purchase now or later. Buy today with a market order or use a limit order to delay your purchase until the Vanguard MSCI International Shares reaches your desired price. To spread out your risk, look into dollar-cost averaging, which smooths out buying at consistent intervals and amounts.
  5. Decide on how many to buy. At today's price of $120.15, weigh your budget against a diversified portfolio that can minimise risk through the market's ups and downs.
  6. Check in on your investment. Congratulations, you've invested in the Vanguard MSCI International Shares. Optimise your portfolio by tracking how your stock — and even the business — performs with an eye on the long term. You may be eligible for dividends and shareholder voting rights on directors and management that can affect your stock.

Vanguard MSCI International Shares unit price

Use our graph to track the performance of VGS stocks over time.

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Vanguard MSCI International Shares unit price volatility

Over the last 12 months, the Vanguard MSCI International Shares's units have ranged in value from as little as $96.0928 up to $125.5. A popular way to gauge an ETF's volatility is its "beta".

VGS.AU volatility(beta: 0.99)Avg. volatility(beta: 1.00)LowHigh

Beta is a measure of volatility in relation to the market. The market (AU average) beta is 1, while Vanguard MSCI International Shares's is 0.99. This would suggest that the Vanguard MSCI International Shares is less volatile than average (for this exchange).

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