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Compare FEMX vs. VBND
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 Fidelity Global Emerging Markets Active ETF (FEMX) and the Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond Index (Hedged) ETF (VBND). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
FEMX | VBND | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 118 | 121 |
Median incremental investment | $1,002.19 | $1,027.97 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,528.10 | $2,449.34 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
FEMX | VBND | |
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Strategy | FEMX.AX was created on 2013-12-16 by Fidelity. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. To achieve returns in excess of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index NR over the suggested minimum investment time period of seven years plus. | VBND.AX was created on 2017-10-10 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond Index (Hedged) ETF seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Float-Adjusted and Scaled Index hedged into Australian dollars before taking into account fees, expenses and tax |
Top 3 holdings | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (9.66 %) HDFC Bank Ltd (5.59 %) Naspers Ltd Class N (5.49 %) | United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.25 2024-12-31 (0.39 %) United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.5 2024-11-30 (0.37 %) Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro 3.4 2025-03-28 (0.33 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (28.61 %) Information Technology (26.60 %) Consumer Discretionary (20.97 %) | |
Top 3 countries | India (24.10 %) China (17.96 %) Taiwan (13.38 %) | |
Management fee | 0.99 % | 0.2 % |
Key Summary
FEMX | VBND | |
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Issuer | Fidelity | Vanguard |
Tracking index | MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) | Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Float Adjusted Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.99 % | 0.2 % |
Price | $6.36 | $42.23 |
Size | $186.975 million | $4.185 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.28 % | 3.65 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 05/11/2018 | 12/10/2017 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
FEMX | VBND | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 118 | 121 |
Median incremental investment | $1,002.19 | $1,027.97 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,528.10 | $2,449.34 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
FEMX | VBND | |
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FEMX | VBND |
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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 |