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Compare ESGI vs. VGS
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 MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
ESGI | VGS | |
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Popularity | Medium | High |
Pearlers invested | 1,248 | 13,440 |
Median incremental investment | $746.69 | $1,065.08 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,863.68 | $3,493.88 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
ESGI | VGS | |
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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. | Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS) seeks to track the performance of the MSCI World ex-Australia index before account fees, expenses and taxes. The index tracks the large and mid-cap stocks from 22 developed markets including the US, UK, Japan, Canada, France, Germany and Israel. |
Top 3 holdings | ASML Holding NV (5.70 %) Adobe Inc (4.36 %) Novo Nordisk AS Class B (4.31 %) | Apple Inc. (5.40 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.13 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (53.90 %) Health Care (19.13 %) Other (15.14 %) | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (45.82 %) Japan (9.48 %) Netherlands (6.76 %) | United States (72.93 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) |
Management fee | 0.55 % | 0.18 % |
Key Summary
ESGI | VGS | |
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Issuer | VanEck | Vanguard |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia ex Fossil Fuel Select SRI and Low Carbon Capped Index - AUD | MSCI WorldexAustralia Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.55 % | 0.18 % |
Price | $35.80 | $134.47 |
Size | $210.541 million | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 131.84 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.26 % | 2.36 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/03/2018 | 20/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ESGI | VGS | |
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Popularity | Medium | High |
Pearlers invested | 1,248 | 13,440 |
Median incremental investment | $746.69 | $1,065.08 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,863.68 | $3,493.88 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
ESGI | VGS | |
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ESGI | VGS |
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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 |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |