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Compare VAE vs. ETHI
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 Global Sustainability Leaders ETF (ETHI). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAE | ETHI | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 588 | 3,603 |
Median incremental investment | $1,049.45 | $793.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,202.26 | $2,088.45 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VAE | ETHI | |
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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. | ETHI seeks to track the performance of the NASDAQ Future Global Sustainability Leaders Index, which includes 200 large-cap companies considered as “Climate Leaders". It excludes companies that have direct or significant exposure to fossil fuels or engaged in activities deemed inconsistent with responsible investment considerations. |
Top 3 holdings | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (6.57 %) Tencent Holdings Ltd. (4.32 %) Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (3.96 %) | KRW - KOREAN WON (0 %) BROADCOM INC (5.73 %) NVIDIA CORP (5.12 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (21.30 %) Other (15.91 %) Financials (15.36 %) | Information Technology (28.79 %) Other (25.97 %) Financials (17.39 %) |
Top 3 countries | China (31.42 %) India (23.33 %) Taiwan (18.76 %) | United States (78.50 %) Japan (7.27 %) Netherlands (3.56 %) |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.59 % |
Key Summary
VAE | ETHI | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | FTSE Asia Pacific ex Japan Australia and New Zealand Net - AUD | Nasdaq Future Global Sustainability Leaders Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.59 % |
Price | $84.27 | $15.47 |
Size | N/A | $3.503 billion |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.09 % | 5.50 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 11/12/2015 | 09/01/2017 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAE | ETHI | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 588 | 3,603 |
Median incremental investment | $1,049.45 | $793.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,202.26 | $2,088.45 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAE | ETHI | |
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VAE | ETHI |
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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 |