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Compare NDQ vs. VEQ

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

NASDAQ US 100

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Overview
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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 NASDAQ US 100 (NDQ) and the Vanguard FTSE Europe Shares ETF (VEQ). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

NDQ

VEQ

Popularity

Medium

Low

Pearlers invested

5,784

111

Median incremental investment

$998.21

$1,000.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,979.50

$2,197.80

Average age group

26 - 35

26 - 35


Key Summary

NDQ

VEQ

Strategy

BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ) seeks to track the performance of the NASDAQ 100 index before account fees, expenses and taxes. The index tracks 100 of the largest non-financial companies listed on the NASDAQ market.

VEQ.AX was created on 2015-12-09 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. Vanguard FTSE Europe Shares ETF seeks to track the return of the FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index (with net dividends reinvested) in Australian dollars, before taking into account fees, expenses and tax.

Top 3 holdings

APPLE INC (9.21 %)

NVIDIA CORP (8.43 %)

MICROSOFT CORP (8.08 %)

Nestle SA (2.78 %)

ASML Holding NV (2.40 %)

Novo Nordisk A/S Class B (2.14 %)

Top 3 industries

Information Technology (50.71 %)

Consumer Discretionary (14.70 %)

Communication Services (12.03 %)

Financials (17.53 %)

Industrials (15.69 %)

Health Care (14.17 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (97.15 %)

Netherlands (0.92 %)

Brazil (0.69 %)

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (22.70 %)

Switzerland (15.45 %)

France (14.02 %)

Management fee

0.48 %

0.35 %


Key Summary

NDQ

VEQ

Issuer

BetaShares

Vanguard

Tracking index

NASDAQ 100 Index

FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index - AUD - AU Dollar

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.48 %

0.35 %

Price

$50.66

$74.14

Size

$6.149 billion

N/A

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.92 %

2.71 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

26/05/2015

11/12/2015

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

NDQ

VEQ

Popularity

Medium

Low

Pearlers invested

5,784

111

Median incremental investment

$998.21

$1,000.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,979.50

$2,197.80

Average age group

26 - 35

26 - 35


Pros and Cons

NDQ

VEQ

Pros

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Lower management fee

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

NDQ

VEQ

Higher exposure to US market

Lower exposure to US market

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield

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