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Compare MQEG vs. VDBA

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

Macquarie Core Global Equity Active ETF

ASX

Buy

Buy

Overview
Performance

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 Macquarie Core Global Equity Active ETF (MQEG) and the Vanguard Diversified Balanced Index ETF (VDBA). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

MQEG

VDBA

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

18

53

Median incremental investment

$2,007.15

$1,074.29

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$4,211.37

$3,796.38

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

MQEG

VDBA

Strategy

MQEG.AX was created on 2024-05-13 by Macquarie. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The Fund provides exposure to a diversified portfolio of Global equities through securities listed, or expected to be listed, on global developed market exchanges

VDBA.AX was created on 2017-11-20 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on target outcome asset allocation. The ETF provides low-cost access to a range of sector funds, offering broad diversification across multiple asset classes. The Balanced ETF is designed for investors seeking a balance between income and capital growth. The ETF targets a 50% allocation to income asset classes and a 50% allocation to growth asset classes.

Top 3 holdings

NVIDIA Corp (5.57 %)

Microsoft Corp (4.91 %)

Apple Inc (4.38 %)

BHP Group Ltd. (2.15 %)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (1.72 %)

CSL Ltd. (1.35 %)

Top 3 industries

Information Technology (61.55 %)

Communication Services (15.64 %)

Consumer Discretionary (15.16 %)

Other (50.55 %)

Financials (9.84 %)

Information Technology (6.59 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (39.73 %)

Australia (38.16 %)

Japan (3.57 %)

Management fee

0.08 %

0.27 %

Key Summary

MQEG

VDBA

Issuer

Macquarie

Vanguard

Tracking index

MSCI World ex-Australia ex-Tobacco Net Dividends Reinvested Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net

20% S&P - ASX 300-14.5% MSCI World ex-Australia-9% MSCI World ex-Aus hedged-AUD-3.5% MSCI World ex-Aus Small Cap-3% MSCI Emerging Market-15% Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr-35% Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Float-Adjusted and Scaled-TR

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.08 %

0.27 %

Price

$12.82

$60.26

Size

N/A

$1.129 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

0.62 %

4.28 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

14/05/2024

22/11/2017

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

MQEG

VDBA

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

18

53

Median incremental investment

$2,007.15

$1,074.29

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$4,211.37

$3,796.38

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

MQEG

VDBA

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

MQEG

VDBA

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher 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

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield