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Compare ASAO vs. ESGI
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 Abrdn Sust Asian Opportunities Active ETF (ASAO) and the VanEck MSCI International Sustainable Equity ETF (ESGI). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
ASAO | ESGI | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 1 | 1,243 |
Median incremental investment | $1,047.50 | $750.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Quarterly |
Median total investment | $2,267.78 | $2,059.97 |
Average age group | < 26 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
ASAO | ESGI | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | ASAO.AX was created on 2022-10-17 by aberdeen. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. To provide investors with high capital growth over the medium to long term (3-5 years) by seeking exposure to the Asian markets (other than the Japan market), adjusted to take into account certain ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) considerations. | The fund exists to track the performance of the MSCI World ex-Australia ex-Fossil Fuel Select SRI and Low Carbon Capped Index before considering any fees, expenses, and taxes. |
Top 3 holdings | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (16.92 %) Samsung Electncs Co (7.81 %) Tencent Holdings Ltd (7.12 %) | ASML Holding NV (7.07 %) Applied Materials Inc (5.80 %) Palo Alto Networks Inc (2.65 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (41.74 %) Financials (20.80 %) Other (19.73 %) | Information Technology (68.85 %) Financials (20.56 %) Other (16.69 %) |
Top 3 countries | China (33.46 %) Taiwan (23.90 %) India (17.46 %) | United States (46.53 %) Japan (13.58 %) Netherlands (9.23 %) |
Management fee | 1.18 % | 0.55 % |
Key Summary
ASAO | ESGI | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | aberdeen | VanEck |
Tracking index | MSCI AC Asia ex JP | MSCI World ex Australia ex Fossil Fuel Select SRI and Low Carbon Capped Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 1.18 % | 0.55 % |
Price | $1.49 | $33.77 |
Size | N/A | $223.179 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.73 % | 4.24 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 18/10/2022 | 08/03/2018 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ASAO | ESGI | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 1 | 1,243 |
Median incremental investment | $1,047.50 | $750.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Quarterly |
Median total investment | $2,267.78 | $2,059.97 |
Average age group | < 26 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
ASAO | ESGI | |
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ASAO | ESGI |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |