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Compare UMAX vs. VESG
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 BetaShares S&P 500 Yield Maximiser Fund (Managed Fund) (UMAX) and the Vanguard Ethically Conscious International Shares Index ETF (VESG). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
UMAX | VESG | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 44 | 2,221 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $990.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,596.28 | $2,709.20 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
UMAX | VESG | |
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Strategy | UMAX.AX was created on 2014-09-17 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. UMAX.AX aims to generate attractive quarterly income and reduce the volatility of portfolio returns by implementing an equity income investment strategy over a portfolio of stocks comprising the S&P 500 Index. UMAX.AX does not aim to track an index. | VESG seeks to track the performance of the FTSE Developed ex-Australia Choice Index (with dividends reinvested) before considering any additional fees, expenses, and taxes. |
Top 3 holdings | SPX US 02/21/25 C6160 (0 %) ISHARES CORE S&P 500 ETF (98.02 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (1.66 %) | Apple Inc. (5.54 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.67 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.10 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.94 %) Communication Services (0.06 %) | Information Technology (26.14 %) Health Care (16.64 %) Financials (15.14 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (99.40 %) Switzerland (0.28 %) Netherlands (0.13 %) | United States (73.33 %) Japan (6.63 %) Switzerland (2.90 %) |
Management fee | 0.79 % | 0.18 % |
Key Summary
UMAX | VESG | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | FTSE Developed ex Australia Choice Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.79 % | 0.18 % |
Price | $27.56 | $103.70 |
Size | $260.470 million | N/A |
10Y return | 64.44 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 6.14 % | 1.66 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 19/09/2014 | 13/09/2018 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
UMAX | VESG | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 44 | 2,221 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $990.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,596.28 | $2,709.20 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
UMAX | VESG | |
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UMAX | VESG |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |