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Compare ESGI vs. IXJ
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 International Sustainable Equity ETF (ESGI) and the iShares Global Healthcare ETF (IXJ). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
ESGI | IXJ | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,235 | 364 |
Median incremental investment | $750.00 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Quarterly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,266.15 | $1,878.52 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
ESGI | IXJ | |
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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. | IXJ.AX was created on 2001-11-13 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on health care equity. IXJ.AX tracks a market-cap-weighted index of global health care companies. |
Top 3 holdings | Applied Materials Inc (6.78 %) ASML Holding NV (6.12 %) Palo Alto Networks Inc (4.16 %) | ISHARES GLOBAL HEALTHCARE ETF TRUS (99.97 %) USD CASH (0.10 %) USD/AUD (0.00 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (68.85 %) Financials (20.56 %) Other (16.69 %) | Other (99.98 %) Communication Services (0.02 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (46.53 %) Japan (13.58 %) Netherlands (9.23 %) | United States (71.77 %) Switzerland (9.51 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (5.59 %) |
Management fee | 0.55 % | 0.46 % |
Key Summary
ESGI | IXJ | |
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Issuer | VanEck | iShares |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia ex Fossil Fuel Select SRI and Low Carbon Capped Index - AUD | S&P Global 1200 Healthcare Sector Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.55 % | 0.46 % |
Price | $37.00 | $133.51 |
Size | $243.505 million | $1.374 billion |
10Y return | N/A | 97.72 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.24 % | 1.26 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/03/2018 | 11/03/2009 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ESGI | IXJ | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,235 | 364 |
Median incremental investment | $750.00 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Quarterly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,266.15 | $1,878.52 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
ESGI | IXJ | |
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ESGI | IXJ |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |