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Compare EMKT 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 VanEck MSCI Multifactor Em Markets Equity ETF (EMKT) 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
EMKT | VGAD | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 168 | 495 |
Median incremental investment | $1,038.23 | $2,030.43 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,207.38 | $9,022.10 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
EMKT | VGAD | |
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Strategy | EMKT.AX was created on 2018-04-10 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The ETF currently has 186.5m in AUM and 224 holdings. The VanEck MSCI Multifactor Emerging Markets Equity ETF (EMKT.AX) invests in a diversified portfolio of emerging markets listed securities with the aim of providing investment returns, before fees and other costs, which track the performance of the MSCI Emerging Markets Diversified MultipleFactor Index (AUD) (EMKT.AX Index). | 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 (8.67 %) Emaar Properties PJSC (2.98 %) Tencent Holdings Ltd (2.20 %) | Apple Inc. (5.41 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.14 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (53.11 %) Materials (12.51 %) Real Estate (11.73 %) | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) |
Top 3 countries | India (23.86 %) Taiwan (23.66 %) China (21.17 %) | United States (72.94 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) |
Management fee | 0.69 % | 0.21 % |
Key Summary
EMKT | VGAD | |
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Issuer | VanEck | Vanguard |
Tracking index | MSCI Emerging Markets Diversified Multiple-Factor Index - AUD | MSCI World ex Australia - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.69 % | 0.21 % |
Price | $26.26 | $108.91 |
Size | $186.535 million | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 109.68 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.31 % | 3.46 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 12/04/2018 | 20/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
EMKT | VGAD | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 168 | 495 |
Median incremental investment | $1,038.23 | $2,030.43 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,207.38 | $9,022.10 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
EMKT | VGAD | |
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Cons |
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EMKT | 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 |