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Compare ASIA vs. VEQ
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 Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASIA) and the Vanguard FTSE Europe Shares ETF (VEQ). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
ASIA | VEQ | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,539 | 449 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,020.74 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,247.20 | $3,818.64 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
ASIA | VEQ | |
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Strategy | ASIA aims to track the performance of the Solactive Asia Ex-Japan Technology & Internet Tigers index. The index consists of the 50 largest technology and online retail stocks in Asia (excluding Japan). | VEQ.AX was created on 2015-12-09 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. Vanguard FTSE Europe Shares ETF seeks to track the return of the FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index (with net dividends reinvested) in Australian dollars, before taking into account fees, expenses and tax. |
Top 3 holdings | SK HYNIX INC (15.69 %) SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD (10.92 %) TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTU (8.87 %) | Nestle SA (2.78 %) ASML Holding NV (2.40 %) Novo Nordisk A/S Class B (2.14 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (78.96 %) Communication Services (11.73 %) Consumer Discretionary (8.74 %) | Financials (17.53 %) Industrials (15.69 %) Health Care (14.17 %) |
Top 3 countries | China (31.58 %) Taiwan (31.34 %) Korea (28.03 %) | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (22.29 %) Switzerland (14.37 %) Germany (13.95 %) |
Management fee | 0.67 % | 0.35 % |
Key Summary
ASIA | VEQ | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Solactive Asia Ex-Japan Technology & Internet Tigers Index | FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index - AUD - AU Dollar |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.67 % | 0.35 % |
Price | $22.86 | $90.19 |
Size | $1.452 billion | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 99.98 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.15 % | 2.54 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 21/09/2018 | 11/12/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ASIA | VEQ | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,539 | 449 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,020.74 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,247.20 | $3,818.64 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
ASIA | VEQ | |
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ASIA | VEQ |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |