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Compare IEU vs. VGAD
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 Europe ETF (IEU) and the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF (VGAD). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
IEU | VGAD | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 92 | 514 |
Median incremental investment | $1,015.00 | $2,030.74 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,315.25 | $8,656.45 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
IEU | VGAD | |
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Strategy | IEU.AX was created on 2000-07-25 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the S&P Europe 350TM Index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of large capitalisation equities and covers 16 major developed European markets | The aim of Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF is to track the return of the MSCI World ex-Australia (with net dividends reinvested) before considering fees, expenses, and tax. It also seeks to reduce the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations on the fund's performance by hedging it to the Australian dollar. |
Top 3 holdings | ISHARES EUROPE ETF TRUST (99.98 %) AUD CASH (0.11 %) USD/AUD (0.00 %) | Apple Inc. (5.41 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.14 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.93 %) Communication Services (0.07 %) | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) |
Top 3 countries | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (22.73 %) Switzerland (16.15 %) France (15.81 %) | United States (72.94 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) |
Management fee | 0.59 % | 0.21 % |
Key Summary
IEU | VGAD | |
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Issuer | iShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | S&P Europe 350 Index - AUD | MSCI World ex Australia - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.59 % | 0.21 % |
Price | $94.77 | $103.81 |
Size | $911.953 million | N/A |
10Y return | 60.14 % | 89.37 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.41 % | 3.46 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 10/10/2007 | 20/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
IEU | VGAD | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 92 | 514 |
Median incremental investment | $1,015.00 | $2,030.74 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,315.25 | $8,656.45 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
IEU | VGAD | |
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IEU | VGAD |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |