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Compare ESGI vs. VAS

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VanEck MSCI International Sustainable Equity ETF

ASX

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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 Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

ESGI

VAS

Popularity

Medium

High

Pearlers invested

1,243

19,723

Median incremental investment

$746.22

$1,000.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,924.52

$2,823.93

Average age group

26 - 35

26 - 35


Key Summary

ESGI

VAS

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.

Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS) seeks to track the performance of the ASX 300 index before account fees, expenses, and taxes. The index tracks the top 300 companies on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).

Top 3 holdings

ASML Holding NV (5.66 %)

Adobe Inc (4.16 %)

NVIDIA Corp (4.09 %)

BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %)

CSL Ltd. (5.76 %)

Top 3 industries

Information Technology (54.79 %)

Health Care (18.51 %)

Other (15.14 %)

Financials (27.66 %)

Materials (23.74 %)

Health Care (8.77 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (45.82 %)

Japan (9.48 %)

Netherlands (6.76 %)

Australia (94.56 %)

United States (3.02 %)

New Zealand (1.65 %)

Management fee

0.55 %

0.07 %


Key Summary

ESGI

VAS

Issuer

VanEck

Vanguard

Tracking index

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

S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.55 %

0.07 %

Price

$36.93

$104.62

Size

$210.056 million

N/A

10Y return

N/A

43.59 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

3.26 %

5.55 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

08/03/2018

08/05/2009

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

ESGI

VAS

Popularity

Medium

High

Pearlers invested

1,243

19,723

Median incremental investment

$746.22

$1,000.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,924.52

$2,823.93

Average age group

26 - 35

26 - 35


Pros and Cons

ESGI

VAS

Pros

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

ESGI

VAS

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher exposure to AU market

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

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