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Compare MQWS 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 Macquarie Walter Scott Global Equity Active ETF (MQWS) 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
MQWS | VGS | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | N/A | High |
Pearlers invested | 0 | 23,671 |
Median incremental investment | $0 | $1,032.34 |
Median investment frequency | N/A | Monthly |
Median total investment | $0 | $3,964.00 |
Average age group | N/A | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
MQWS | VGS | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | MQWS.AX was created on 2023-11-22 by Macquarie. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The Fund aims to achieve a long-term total return (before fees and expenses) that exceeds the MSCI World ex Australia Index, in $A unhedged with net dividends reinvested. | 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 | ASML Holding NV (4.57 %) Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd ADR (4.53 %) Amphenol Corp Class A (4.14 %) | Apple Inc. (5.40 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.13 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (43.21 %) Financials (19.40 %) Consumer Discretionary (15.46 %) | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (63.80 %) Taiwan (4.77 %) Netherlands (4.74 %) | United States (73.10 %) Japan (5.51 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.67 %) |
Management fee | 1.28 % | 0.18 % |
Key Summary
MQWS | VGS | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Macquarie | Vanguard |
Tracking index | MSCI WorldexAustralia Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 1.28 % | 0.18 % |
Price | $7.91 | $159.26 |
Size | N/A | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 183.89 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 14.98 % | 2.29 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 21/11/2023 | 20/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
MQWS | VGS | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | N/A | High |
Pearlers invested | 0 | 23,671 |
Median incremental investment | $0 | $1,032.34 |
Median investment frequency | N/A | Monthly |
Median total investment | $0 | $3,964.00 |
Average age group | N/A | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
MQWS | VGS | |
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MQWS | VGS |
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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 |