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Vanguard FTSE Asia Ex Japan Shares Index ETF

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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 Vanguard FTSE Asia Ex Japan Shares Index ETF (VAE) and the Abrdn Sust Asian Opportunities Active ETF (ASAO). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VAE

ASAO

Popularity

Low

N/A

Pearlers invested

455

0

Median incremental investment

$1,061.83

$0

Median investment frequency

Monthly

N/A

Median total investment

$3,120.00

$0

Average age group

26 - 35

N/A


Key Summary

VAE

ASAO

Strategy

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.

ASAO.AX was created on 2022-10-17 by abrdn. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. To provide investors with high capital growth over the medium to long term (3-5 years) by seeking exposure to the Asian markets (other than the Japan market), adjusted to take into account certain ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) considerations.

Top 3 holdings

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (6.57 %)

Tencent Holdings Ltd. (4.32 %)

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (3.96 %)

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (14.10 %)

Tencent Holdings Ltd (8.33 %)

Samsung Electncs Co (3.61 %)

Top 3 industries

Information Technology (21.30 %)

Other (15.91 %)

Financials (15.36 %)

Information Technology (30.94 %)

Financials (18.65 %)

Communication Services (18.27 %)

Top 3 countries

China (31.42 %)

India (23.33 %)

Taiwan (18.76 %)

China (30.35 %)

India (23.09 %)

Taiwan (21.16 %)

Management fee

0.4 %

1.18 %


Key Summary

VAE

ASAO

Issuer

Vanguard

abrdn

Tracking index

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

MSCI AC Asia ex JP

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.4 %

1.18 %

Price

$79.70

$1.185

Size

N/A

N/A

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.13 %

0.84 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

11/12/2015

18/10/2022

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VAE

ASAO

Popularity

Low

N/A

Pearlers invested

455

0

Median incremental investment

$1,061.83

$0

Median investment frequency

Monthly

N/A

Median total investment

$3,120.00

$0

Average age group

26 - 35

N/A


Pros and Cons

VAE

ASAO

Pros

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

VAE

ASAO

Higher exposure to US market

Lower exposure to US market

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield

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