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Compare ASAO vs. VGAD
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 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 | 477 |
Median incremental investment | $0 | $2,031.45 |
Median investment frequency | N/A | Monthly |
Median total investment | $0 | $8,798.60 |
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 (13.57 %) Tencent Holdings Ltd (7.84 %) Samsung Electncs Co (3.94 %) | Apple Inc. (5.41 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.14 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (35.19 %) Financials (18.83 %) Communication Services (17.33 %) | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) |
Top 3 countries | China (30.35 %) India (23.09 %) Taiwan (21.16 %) | 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 | $107.30 |
Size | N/A | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 110.27 % |
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 | 477 |
Median incremental investment | $0 | $2,031.45 |
Median investment frequency | N/A | Monthly |
Median total investment | $0 | $8,798.60 |
Average age group | N/A | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
ASAO | VGAD | |
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Cons |
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ASAO | VGAD |
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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 |