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Compare ESGI vs. VIF
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 MSCI Global Sustainable (ESGI) and the Vanguard International Fixed Interest Index (Hedged) ETF (VIF). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
ESGI | VIF | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,227 | 29 |
Median incremental investment | $743.50 | $1,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,895.16 | $2,026.44 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
ESGI | VIF | |
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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. | VIF.AX was created on 2015-12-04 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. The Fund seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Corporate and Government-Related Scaled Index hedged into Australian dollars before taking into account fees, expenses and tax |
Top 3 holdings | ASML Holding NV (5.33 %) Novo Nordisk AS Class B (5.08 %) NVIDIA Corp (4.65 %) | United States Treasury Note/Bond 2.875 2032-05-15 (0.70 %) United Kingdom Gilt 0.25 2025-01-31 (0.44 %) United States Treasury Note/Bond 0.625 2030-08-15 (0.41 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (55.44 %) Health Care (20.43 %) Other (15.14 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (45.82 %) Japan (9.48 %) Netherlands (6.76 %) | |
Management fee | 0.55 % | 0.2 % |
Key Summary
ESGI | VIF | |
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Issuer | VanEck | Vanguard |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia ex Fossil Fuel Select SRI and Low Carbon Capped Index - AUD | Bloomberg Barclays Global Treasury Index Hedged into Australian Dollars - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.55 % | 0.2 % |
Price | $37.16 | $38.97 |
Size | $213.501 million | $2.354 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.26 % | 4.05 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/03/2018 | 08/12/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ESGI | VIF | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,227 | 29 |
Median incremental investment | $743.50 | $1,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,895.16 | $2,026.44 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
ESGI | VIF | |
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ESGI | VIF |
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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 |