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Compare VAE vs. IAA
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 iShares Asia 50 ETF (IAA). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAE | IAA | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 922 | 243 |
Median incremental investment | $1,057.51 | $1,212.59 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,670.40 | $4,813.92 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAE | IAA | |
|---|---|---|
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. | IAA.AX was created on 2007-11-13 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the S&P Asia 50TM Index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of the 50 leading companies listed in China, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan. |
Top 3 holdings | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (6.57 %) Tencent Holdings Ltd. (4.32 %) Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (3.96 %) | TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING (28.59 %) SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS LTD (13.01 %) SK HYNIX INC (8.33 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (21.30 %) Other (15.91 %) Financials (15.36 %) | Information Technology (44.48 %) Other (19.76 %) Communication Services (14.24 %) |
Top 3 countries | China (31.93 %) Taiwan (21.91 %) India (18.65 %) | Taiwan (35.82 %) China (30.87 %) Korea (21.59 %) |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.29 % |
Key Summary
VAE | IAA | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | iShares |
Tracking index | FTSE Asia Pacific ex Japan Australia and New Zealand Net - AUD | S&P Asia 50 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.29 % |
Price | $115.50 | $200.58 |
Size | N/A | $1.637 billion |
10Y return | 126.60 % | 241.70 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.02 % | 2.20 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 11/12/2015 | 10/09/2008 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAE | IAA | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 922 | 243 |
Median incremental investment | $1,057.51 | $1,212.59 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,670.40 | $4,813.92 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAE | IAA | |
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VAE | IAA |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |