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Compare ASAO vs. VGAD

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Abrdn Sust Asian Opportunities Active ETF

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Overview
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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 Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF (VGAD). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

ASAO

VGAD

Popularity

N/A

Low

Pearlers invested

0

474

Median incremental investment

$0

$2,035.51

Median investment frequency

N/A

Monthly

Median total investment

$0

$8,829.98

Average age group

N/A

> 35


Key Summary

ASAO

VGAD

Strategy

ASAO.AX was created on 2022-10-17 by abrdn. 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 aim of Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF is to track the return of the MSCI World ex-Australia (with net dividends reinvested) before considering fees, expenses, and tax. It also seeks to reduce the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations on the fund's performance by hedging it to the Australian dollar.

Top 3 holdings

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (14.33 %)

Tencent Holdings Ltd (7.60 %)

Samsung Electncs Co (3.94 %)

Apple Inc. (5.41 %)

Microsoft Corp. (4.14 %)

Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %)

Top 3 industries

Information Technology (27.21 %)

Financials (20.48 %)

Other (20.22 %)

Information Technology (22.51 %)

Financials (13.70 %)

Health Care (12.53 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (72.94 %)

Japan (5.73 %)

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %)

Management fee

1.18 %

0.21 %


Key Summary

ASAO

VGAD

Issuer

abrdn

Vanguard

Tracking index

MSCI AC Asia ex JP

MSCI World ex Australia - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

1.18 %

0.21 %

Price

$1.155

$107.20

Size

N/A

N/A

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

0.84 %

3.23 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

18/10/2022

20/11/2014

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

ASAO

VGAD

Popularity

N/A

Low

Pearlers invested

0

474

Median incremental investment

$0

$2,035.51

Median investment frequency

N/A

Monthly

Median total investment

$0

$8,829.98

Average age group

N/A

> 35


Pros and Cons

ASAO

VGAD

Pros

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

ASAO

VGAD

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

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