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Compare PAXX vs. VAE

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

Platinum Asia Fund Complex ETF

ASX

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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 Platinum Asia Fund Complex ETF (PAXX) and the Vanguard FTSE Asia Ex Japan Shares Index ETF (VAE). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

PAXX

VAE

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

2

604

Median incremental investment

$1,021.10

$1,049.99

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$3,486.65

$3,182.37

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35

Key Summary

PAXX

VAE

Strategy

PAXX.AX was created on 2017-08-17 by Platinum. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on multi-strategy alternatives. The Fund aims to provide capital growth over the long-term by providing exposure to undervalued listed investments in the Asian region excluding Japan.

Vanguard FTSE Asia ex Japan Shares Index ETF objective is to track the performance of the FTSE Asia Pacific ex Japan, Australia and New Zealand Index (with net dividends reinvested) in Australian dollars before accounting for fees, expenses and tax.

Top 3 holdings

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (8.91 %)

Tencent Holdings Ltd (5.52 %)

SK Hynix Inc (5.33 %)

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (6.57 %)

Tencent Holdings Ltd. (4.32 %)

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (3.96 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (33.56 %)

Information Technology (29.90 %)

Communication Services (11.59 %)

Information Technology (21.30 %)

Other (15.91 %)

Financials (15.36 %)

Top 3 countries

China (46.18 %)

Korea (17.74 %)

Taiwan (10.79 %)

China (31.42 %)

India (23.33 %)

Taiwan (18.76 %)

Management fee

1.26 %

0.4 %

Key Summary

PAXX

VAE

Issuer

Platinum

Vanguard

Tracking index

FTSE Asia Pacific ex Japan Australia and New Zealand Net - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

1.26 %

0.4 %

Price

$5.09

$85.76

Size

N/A

N/A

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

4.54 %

2.09 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

14/09/2017

11/12/2015

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

PAXX

VAE

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

2

604

Median incremental investment

$1,021.10

$1,049.99

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$3,486.65

$3,182.37

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35

Pros and Cons

PAXX

VAE

Pros

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

PAXX

VAE

Lower exposure to US market

Higher exposure to US market

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield