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Compare ASIA 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 Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASIA) 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
ASIA | VGE | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 919 | 887 |
Median incremental investment | $883.73 | $1,093.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,558.48 | $3,077.24 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
ASIA | VGE | |
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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 (exclusing Japan). | 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 | KRW - KOREAN WON (0 %) TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTU (10.45 %) TENCENT HOLDINGS LTD (9.65 %) | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (4.80 %) Tencent Holdings Ltd. (3.68 %) Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (2.83 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (78.60 %) Communication Services (12.13 %) Consumer Discretionary (8.58 %) | Other (18.89 %) Financials (15.91 %) Information Technology (14.87 %) |
Top 3 countries | China (43.17 %) Taiwan (31.14 %) Korea (13.68 %) | China (28.87 %) India (24.00 %) Taiwan (19.40 %) |
Management fee | 0.67 % | 0.48 % |
Key Summary
ASIA | VGE | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Solactive Asia Ex-Japan Technology & Internet Tigers Index | FTSE Custom Emerging Markets All Cap China A Inclusion Index |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.67 % | 0.48 % |
Price | $10.16 | $80.39 |
Size | $545.828 million | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 50.01 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.53 % | 2.29 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 21/09/2018 | 21/11/2013 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ASIA | VGE | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 919 | 887 |
Median incremental investment | $883.73 | $1,093.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,558.48 | $3,077.24 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
ASIA | VGE | |
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ASIA | VGE |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |