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Compare ESGI vs. WEMG
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 State Street SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Carbon Aware ETF (WEMG). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
ESGI | WEMG | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,262 | 7 |
Median incremental investment | $750.00 | $3,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,947.53 | $3,917.76 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
ESGI | WEMG | |
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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. | WEMG.AX was created on 2013-11-11 by SPDR. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The State Street SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Carbon Aware ETF seeks to closely track, before fees and expenses, the returns of the S&P Emerging LargeMidCap Carbon Aware Index. |
Top 3 holdings | ASML Holding NV (6.70 %) Applied Materials Inc (4.34 %) Danaher Corp (2.49 %) | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (9.66 %) Alibaba Group Holding Ltd Ordinary Shares (4.35 %) NetEase Inc Ordinary Shares (1.37 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (68.85 %) Financials (20.56 %) Other (16.69 %) | Information Technology (52.76 %) Other (31.65 %) Financials (10.20 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (46.53 %) Japan (13.58 %) Netherlands (9.23 %) | China (37.16 %) Taiwan (21.49 %) India (14.41 %) |
Management fee | 0.55 % | 0.35 % |
Key Summary
ESGI | WEMG | |
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Issuer | VanEck | SPDR |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia ex Fossil Fuel Select SRI and Low Carbon Capped Index - AUD | S&P Emerging LargeMidCap Carbon Aware Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.55 % | 0.35 % |
Price | $33.87 | $29.68 |
Size | $224.110 million | $30.243 million |
10Y return | N/A | 97.47 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.24 % | 2.68 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/03/2018 | 04/11/2013 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ESGI | WEMG | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,262 | 7 |
Median incremental investment | $750.00 | $3,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,947.53 | $3,917.76 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
ESGI | WEMG | |
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ESGI | WEMG |
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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 |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |