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Compare ICOR 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 iShares Core Corporate Bond ETF (ICOR) 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
ICOR | VGS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 4 | 14,554 |
Median incremental investment | $556.14 | $1,061.51 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,404.10 | $3,497.00 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
ICOR | VGS | |
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Strategy | ICOR.AX was created on 2020-05-27 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 319.78m in AUM and 306 holdings. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses. | 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 | AUD CASH (1.52 %) WESTPAC BANKING CORP MTN (1.12 %) NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK LTD MTN RegS (0.82 %) | Apple Inc. (5.40 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.13 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (97.76 %) Communication Services (0.97 %) Utilities (0.59 %) | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (72.93 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) | |
Management fee | 0.15 % | 0.18 % |
Key Summary
ICOR | VGS | |
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Issuer | iShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Credit 0+ Yr Index - AUD | MSCI WorldexAustralia Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.15 % | 0.18 % |
Price | $95.89 | $134.50 |
Size | $318.333 million | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 132.94 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.50 % | 2.46 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 28/05/2020 | 20/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ICOR | VGS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 4 | 14,554 |
Median incremental investment | $556.14 | $1,061.51 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,404.10 | $3,497.00 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
ICOR | VGS | |
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ICOR | VGS |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |