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Compare A200 vs. VGE
Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.
Overview
When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are a popular choice. Two well-known options in the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) are the Betashares Australia 200 ETF (A200) and the Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets Shares ETF (VGE). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
A200 | VGE | |
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Popularity | Medium | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 7,920 | 2,177 |
Median incremental investment | $1,035.88 | $1,055.12 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,638.75 | $3,086.16 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
A200 | VGE | |
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Strategy | BetaShares Australia 200 ETF (ASX: A200) seeks to track the performance of the Solactive Australia 200 index before account fees, expenses, and taxes. The index tracks the largest 200 companies on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). | Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets Shares ETF seeks to follow the performance of the FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap China A Inclusion Index in Australian dollars before considering fees, expenses, and tax. It tracks the index's performance with dividends reinvested. |
Top 3 holdings | SPI 200 FUTURES DEC26 (0 %) BHP GROUP LTD (11.87 %) COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (9.42 %) | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (4.80 %) Tencent Holdings Ltd. (3.68 %) Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (2.83 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (33.65 %) Materials (17.69 %) Health Care (8.32 %) | Other (18.89 %) Financials (15.91 %) Information Technology (14.87 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (95.75 %) United States (2.80 %) New Zealand (0.55 %) | China (32.04 %) Taiwan (21.80 %) India (19.83 %) |
Management fee | 0.04 % | 0.48 % |
Key Summary
A200 | VGE | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Solactive Australia 200 Index - AUD | FTSE Custom Emerging Markets All Cap China A Inclusion Index |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.04 % | 0.48 % |
Price | $145.55 | $93.52 |
Size | $10.948 billion | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 65.99 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.07 % | 2.32 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/05/2018 | 21/11/2013 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
A200 | VGE | |
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Popularity | Medium | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 7,920 | 2,177 |
Median incremental investment | $1,035.88 | $1,055.12 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,638.75 | $3,086.16 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
A200 | VGE | |
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A200 | VGE |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |