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VanEck MSCI International Sustainable Equity 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 VanEck MSCI International Sustainable Equity ETF (ESGI) and the Abrdn Sust Asian Opportunities Active ETF (ASAO). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

ESGI

ASAO

Popularity

Medium

N/A

Pearlers invested

1,240

0

Median incremental investment

$746.66

$0

Median investment frequency

Monthly

N/A

Median total investment

$1,929.20

$0

Average age group

26 - 35

N/A


Key Summary

ESGI

ASAO

Strategy

The fund exists to track the performance of the MSCI World ex-Australia ex-Fossil Fuel Select SRI and Low Carbon Capped Index before considering any fees, expenses, and taxes.

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.

Top 3 holdings

ASML Holding NV (5.66 %)

Adobe Inc (4.16 %)

NVIDIA Corp (4.09 %)

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (14.10 %)

Tencent Holdings Ltd (8.33 %)

Samsung Electncs Co (3.61 %)

Top 3 industries

Information Technology (54.58 %)

Health Care (18.78 %)

Other (15.14 %)

Information Technology (30.94 %)

Financials (18.65 %)

Communication Services (18.27 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (45.82 %)

Japan (9.48 %)

Netherlands (6.76 %)

China (30.35 %)

India (23.09 %)

Taiwan (21.16 %)

Management fee

0.55 %

1.18 %


Key Summary

ESGI

ASAO

Issuer

VanEck

abrdn

Tracking index

MSCI World ex Australia ex Fossil Fuel Select SRI and Low Carbon Capped Index - AUD

MSCI AC Asia ex JP

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.55 %

1.18 %

Price

$37.10

$1.185

Size

$206.026 million

N/A

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

3.26 %

0.84 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

08/03/2018

18/10/2022

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

ESGI

ASAO

Popularity

Medium

N/A

Pearlers invested

1,240

0

Median incremental investment

$746.66

$0

Median investment frequency

Monthly

N/A

Median total investment

$1,929.20

$0

Average age group

26 - 35

N/A


Pros and Cons

ESGI

ASAO

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

ESGI

ASAO

Higher exposure to US market

Lower exposure to US market

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield

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