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Compare IAA vs. VESG
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 iShares Asia 50 ETF (IAA) and the Vanguard Ethically Conscious International Shares Index ETF (VESG). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
IAA | VESG | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 112 | 2,317 |
Median incremental investment | $1,500.00 | $990.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,077.43 | $2,560.68 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
IAA | VESG | |
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Strategy | IAA.AX was created on 2007-11-13 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The ETF currently has 801.46m in AUM and 55 holdings. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the S&P Asia 50TM Index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of the 50 leading companies listed in China, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan. | VESG seeks to track the performance of the FTSE Developed ex-Australia Choice Index (with dividends reinvested) before considering any additional fees, expenses, and taxes. |
Top 3 holdings | ISHARES ASIA 50 ETF (99.97 %) USD CASH (0.02 %) AUD CASH (0.01 %) | Apple Inc. (5.54 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.67 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.10 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.93 %) Communication Services (0.07 %) | Information Technology (26.14 %) Health Care (16.64 %) Financials (15.14 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (99.82 %) | United States (73.33 %) Japan (6.63 %) Switzerland (2.90 %) |
Management fee | 0.29 % | 0.18 % |
Key Summary
IAA | VESG | |
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Issuer | iShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | S&P Asia 50 Index - AUD | FTSE Developed ex Australia Choice Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.29 % | 0.18 % |
Price | $108.62 | $95.02 |
Size | $789.873 million | N/A |
10Y return | 60.09 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.83 % | 1.65 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 10/09/2008 | 13/09/2018 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
IAA | VESG | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 112 | 2,317 |
Median incremental investment | $1,500.00 | $990.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,077.43 | $2,560.68 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
IAA | VESG | |
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IAA | VESG |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
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 |