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Compare IFRA 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 VanEck Ftse Global Infrastructure (Aud Hedged) ETF (IFRA) 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
IFRA | VESG | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 124 | 2,212 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $990.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,233.60 | $2,701.14 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
IFRA | VESG | |
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Strategy | IFRA.AX was created on 2016-04-29 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on theme equity. Each Fund aims to provide investment returns before fees and other costs which track the performance of its Reference Index in Australian dollars. A Fund does not aim to perfectly replicate its Reference Index on a one-to-one basis | 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 | Transurban Group (4.68 %) Aena SME SA (4.54 %) NextEra Energy Inc (4.46 %) | Apple Inc. (5.54 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.67 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.10 %) |
Top 3 industries | Industrials (45.73 %) Utilities (37.57 %) Energy (8.84 %) | Information Technology (26.14 %) Health Care (16.64 %) Financials (15.14 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (60.06 %) Canada (10.62 %) Spain (6.21 %) | United States (73.33 %) Japan (6.63 %) Switzerland (2.90 %) |
Management fee | 0.52 % | 0.18 % |
Key Summary
IFRA | VESG | |
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Issuer | VanEck | Vanguard |
Tracking index | FTSE Developed Core Infrastructure 50/50 Index - CAD | FTSE Developed ex Australia Choice Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.52 % | 0.18 % |
Price | $21.55 | $103.39 |
Size | $1.221 billion | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.32 % | 1.66 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 03/05/2016 | 13/09/2018 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
IFRA | VESG | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 124 | 2,212 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $990.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,233.60 | $2,701.14 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
IFRA | VESG | |
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IFRA | 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 |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |