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Compare IEM vs. VEQ
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 MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEM) and the Vanguard FTSE Europe Shares ETF (VEQ). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
IEM | VEQ | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 172 | 114 |
Median incremental investment | $1,666.00 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,368.42 | $2,817.07 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
IEM | VEQ | |
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Strategy | IEM.AX was created on 2003-04-07 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the equity market performance in global emerging markets. | VEQ.AX was created on 2015-12-09 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. Vanguard FTSE Europe Shares ETF seeks to track the return of the FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index (with net dividends reinvested) in Australian dollars, before taking into account fees, expenses and tax. |
Top 3 holdings | ISH MSCI EM USD ETF DIST (99.97 %) USD CASH (0.06 %) EUR CASH (0.01 %) | Nestle SA (2.78 %) ASML Holding NV (2.40 %) Novo Nordisk A/S Class B (2.14 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.99 %) Communication Services (0.01 %) Information Technology (0.00 %) | Financials (17.53 %) Industrials (15.69 %) Health Care (14.17 %) |
Top 3 countries | China (27.10 %) Taiwan (18.78 %) India (18.74 %) | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (22.70 %) Switzerland (15.45 %) France (14.02 %) |
Management fee | 0.69 % | 0.35 % |
Key Summary
IEM | VEQ | |
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Issuer | iShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) | FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index - AUD - AU Dollar |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.69 % | 0.35 % |
Price | $69.34 | $77.18 |
Size | $1.268 billion | N/A |
10Y return | 34.96 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.82 % | 2.61 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 10/10/2007 | 11/12/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
IEM | VEQ | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 172 | 114 |
Median incremental investment | $1,666.00 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,368.42 | $2,817.07 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
IEM | VEQ | |
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IEM | VEQ |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |