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Compare IMPQ vs. VGS
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 Better Future Fund (IMPQ) and the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
IMPQ | VGS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 630 | 11,953 |
Median incremental investment | $600.00 | $1,074.94 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $996.30 | $3,935.40 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
IMPQ | VGS | |
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Strategy | IMPQ.AX was created on 2021-09-29 by Perennial. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The objective of the Fund is to deliver long-term capital growth predominately through investments in Australian and New Zealand listed smaller and mid-cap companies that are Better Future Investments. | Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS) seeks to track the performance of the MSCI World ex-Australia index before account fees, expenses and taxes. The index tracks the large and mid-cap stocks from 22 developed markets including the US, UK, Japan, Canada, France, Germany and Israel. |
Top 3 holdings | Meridian Energy Ltd (5.73 %) AUB Group Ltd (5.36 %) Chorus Ltd (4.95 %) | Apple Inc. (5.40 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.13 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (28.54 %) Real Estate (19.45 %) Other (16.81 %) | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (85.40 %) New Zealand (13.59 %) United States (1.01 %) | United States (72.93 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) |
Management fee | 0.99 % | 0.18 % |
Key Summary
IMPQ | VGS | |
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Issuer | Perennial | Vanguard |
Tracking index | MSCI WorldexAustralia Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.99 % | 0.18 % |
Price | $4.92 | $140.55 |
Size | N/A | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 171.07 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.05 % | 2.37 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 23/05/2019 | 20/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
IMPQ | VGS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 630 | 11,953 |
Median incremental investment | $600.00 | $1,074.94 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $996.30 | $3,935.40 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
IMPQ | VGS | |
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IMPQ | VGS |
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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 |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |