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Compare VAE vs. ASIA
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 Vanguard FTSE Asia Ex Japan Shares Index ETF (VAE) and the Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASIA). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAE | ASIA | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 531 | 994 |
Median incremental investment | $1,055.50 | $977.22 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,901.54 | $1,621.85 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VAE | ASIA | |
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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. | ASIA aims to track the performance of the Solactive Asia Ex-Japan Technology & Internet Tigers index. The index consists of the 50 largest technology and online retail stocks in Asia (exclusing Japan). |
Top 3 holdings | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (6.57 %) Tencent Holdings Ltd. (4.32 %) Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (3.96 %) | ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LTD (11.28 %) TENCENT HOLDINGS LTD (11.08 %) TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTU (8.95 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (21.30 %) Other (15.91 %) Financials (15.36 %) | Other (75.37 %) Communication Services (12.82 %) Consumer Discretionary (11.12 %) |
Top 3 countries | China (31.42 %) India (23.33 %) Taiwan (18.76 %) | China (43.17 %) Taiwan (31.14 %) Korea (13.68 %) |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.67 % |
Key Summary
VAE | ASIA | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | FTSE Asia Pacific ex Japan Australia and New Zealand Net - AUD | Solactive Asia Ex-Japan Technology & Internet Tigers Index |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.67 % |
Price | $78.42 | $9.95 |
Size | N/A | $568.616 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.09 % | 1.57 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 11/12/2015 | 21/09/2018 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAE | ASIA | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 531 | 994 |
Median incremental investment | $1,055.50 | $977.22 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,901.54 | $1,621.85 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAE | ASIA | |
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VAE | ASIA |
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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 |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |