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Compare RCB vs. VEQ
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 Russell Investments Australian Select Corporate Bond ETF (RCB) 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
RCB | VEQ | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 9 | 100 |
Median incremental investment | $1,200.00 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,394.88 | $2,555.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
RCB | VEQ | |
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Strategy | RCB.AX was created on 2012-03-08 by Russell. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The Fund aims to provide a total return before costs and tax, in line with DBIQ 0-4 year Investment Grade Australian Corporate Bond Index over the long term | 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 | Westpac Banking Corp. 5% (14.25 %) National Australia Bank Ltd. 4.95% (13.06 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia 4.9% (11.68 %) | Nestle SA (2.78 %) ASML Holding NV (2.40 %) Novo Nordisk A/S Class B (2.14 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (17.53 %) Industrials (15.69 %) Health Care (14.17 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (22.70 %) Switzerland (15.45 %) France (14.02 %) | |
Management fee | 0.28 % | 0.35 % |
Key Summary
RCB | VEQ | |
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Issuer | Russell | Vanguard |
Tracking index | DBIQ 0-4 year Investment Grade Australian Corporate Bond Index - AUD | FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index - AUD - AU Dollar |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.28 % | 0.35 % |
Price | $20.16 | $73.00 |
Size | $283.625 million | N/A |
10Y return | -1.75 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.22 % | 2.56 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 13/03/2012 | 11/12/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
RCB | VEQ | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 9 | 100 |
Median incremental investment | $1,200.00 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,394.88 | $2,555.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
RCB | VEQ | |
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RCB | VEQ |
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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 |