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Compare IKO vs. VGE
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 South Korea ETF (IKO) and the Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets Shares ETF (VGE). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
IKO | VGE | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 12 | 1,057 |
Median incremental investment | $990.50 | $1,101.07 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $861.12 | $3,123.60 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
IKO | VGE | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | IKO.AX was created on 2000-05-09 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the MSCI Korea 25/50 Index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of Korean large-, mid- & small- capitalisation companies | Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets Shares ETF seeks to follow the performance of the FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap China A Inclusion Index in Australian dollars before considering fees, expenses, and tax. It tracks the index's performance with dividends reinvested. |
Top 3 holdings | SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS LTD (22.24 %) SK HYNIX INC (9.83 %) KB FINANCIAL GROUP INC (2.80 %) | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (4.80 %) Tencent Holdings Ltd. (3.68 %) Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (2.83 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (35.74 %) Industrials (17.63 %) Financials (12.57 %) | Other (18.89 %) Financials (15.91 %) Information Technology (14.87 %) |
Top 3 countries | Korea (100.00 %) | China (28.87 %) India (24.00 %) Taiwan (19.40 %) |
Management fee | 0.59 % | 0.48 % |
Key Summary
IKO | VGE | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | iShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | MSCI Korea 25/50 Index - AUD | FTSE Custom Emerging Markets All Cap China A Inclusion Index |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.59 % | 0.48 % |
Price | $107.64 | $82.47 |
Size | $143.118 million | N/A |
10Y return | 51.65 % | 38.61 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.33 % | 2.43 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 15/11/2007 | 21/11/2013 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
IKO | VGE | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 12 | 1,057 |
Median incremental investment | $990.50 | $1,101.07 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $861.12 | $3,123.60 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
IKO | VGE | |
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IKO | VGE |
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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 |