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Compare IESG 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 Core MSCI Australia Esg ETF (IESG) 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
IESG | VESG | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 61 | 2,347 |
Median incremental investment | $1,890.88 | $990.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $6,900.60 | $2,733.21 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
IESG | VESG | |
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Strategy | IESG.AX was created on 2021-06-02 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The ETF currently has 355.49m in AUM and 84 holdings. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses. The objective of the Fund is to provide exposure to large, mid and small cap segments of the Australian market with better sustainability credentials relative to their sector peers | 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 | COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (13.37 %) CSL LTD (9.02 %) WESFARMERS LTD (8.29 %) | Apple Inc. (5.54 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.67 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.10 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (28.56 %) Materials (17.37 %) Health Care (11.16 %) | Information Technology (26.14 %) Health Care (16.64 %) Financials (15.14 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (95.54 %) New Zealand (2.29 %) United States (2.18 %) | United States (73.33 %) Japan (6.63 %) Switzerland (2.90 %) |
Management fee | 0.01 % | 0.18 % |
Key Summary
IESG | VESG | |
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Issuer | iShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | MSCI Australia IMI Custom ESG Leaders Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Gross | FTSE Developed ex Australia Choice Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.01 % | 0.18 % |
Price | $32.55 | $101.23 |
Size | $363.872 million | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.63 % | 1.65 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 03/06/2021 | 13/09/2018 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
IESG | VESG | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 61 | 2,347 |
Median incremental investment | $1,890.88 | $990.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $6,900.60 | $2,733.21 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
IESG | VESG | |
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IESG | VESG |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
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 |