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Compare ESGI vs. VEQ
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 Vanguard FTSE Europe Shares ETF (VEQ). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
ESGI | VEQ | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,248 | 141 |
Median incremental investment | $746.69 | $1,003.06 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,863.68 | $2,409.30 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
ESGI | VEQ | |
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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. | VEQ.AX was created on 2015-12-09 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. Vanguard FTSE Europe Shares ETF seeks to track the return of the FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index (with net dividends reinvested) in Australian dollars, before taking into account fees, expenses and tax. |
Top 3 holdings | ASML Holding NV (5.70 %) Adobe Inc (4.36 %) Novo Nordisk AS Class B (4.31 %) | Nestle SA (2.78 %) ASML Holding NV (2.40 %) Novo Nordisk A/S Class B (2.14 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (53.90 %) Health Care (19.13 %) Other (15.14 %) | Financials (17.53 %) Industrials (15.69 %) Health Care (14.17 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (45.82 %) Japan (9.48 %) Netherlands (6.76 %) | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (22.70 %) Switzerland (15.45 %) France (14.02 %) |
Management fee | 0.55 % | 0.35 % |
Key Summary
ESGI | VEQ | |
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Issuer | VanEck | Vanguard |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia ex Fossil Fuel Select SRI and Low Carbon Capped Index - AUD | FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index - AUD - AU Dollar |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.55 % | 0.35 % |
Price | $35.84 | $80.31 |
Size | $210.541 million | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.26 % | 2.61 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/03/2018 | 11/12/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ESGI | VEQ | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,248 | 141 |
Median incremental investment | $746.69 | $1,003.06 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,863.68 | $2,409.30 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
ESGI | VEQ | |
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ESGI | VEQ |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |