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Global X Semiconductor 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 Global X Semiconductor ETF (SEMI) 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

SEMI

VAE

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

507

437

Median incremental investment

$837.58

$1,057.33

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,995.16

$2,914.60

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Key Summary

SEMI

VAE

Strategy

The Global X Semiconductor ETF (SEMI) aims to mimic the performance of the Solactive Global Semiconductor 30 Index prior to incorporating taxes, fees, and expenses.

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

NVIDIA Corp (11.46 %)

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (10.79 %)

Broadcom Inc (9.67 %)

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (6.57 %)

Tencent Holdings Ltd. (4.32 %)

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (3.96 %)

Top 3 industries

Information Technology (100.00 %)

Information Technology (21.30 %)

Other (15.91 %)

Financials (15.36 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (67.04 %)

Taiwan (14.33 %)

Netherlands (9.99 %)

China (31.42 %)

India (23.33 %)

Taiwan (18.76 %)

Management fee

0.57 %

0.4 %


Key Summary

SEMI

VAE

Issuer

Global X

Vanguard

Tracking index

Solactive Global Semiconductor 30 Index - USD - Benchmark TR Net

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

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.57 %

0.4 %

Price

$16.09

$76.70

Size

$329.942 million

N/A

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

1.04 %

2.16 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

30/08/2021

11/12/2015

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

SEMI

VAE

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

507

437

Median incremental investment

$837.58

$1,057.33

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,995.16

$2,914.60

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Pros and Cons

SEMI

VAE

Pros

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Lower exposure to US market

SEMI

VAE

Higher exposure to US market

Lower exposure to US market

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield

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