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Compare VAE vs. IEM
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 MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEM). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAE | IEM | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 531 | 185 |
Median incremental investment | $1,055.50 | $1,555.09 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,901.54 | $4,189.96 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAE | IEM | |
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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. | IEM.AX was created on 2003-04-07 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the equity market performance in global emerging markets. |
Top 3 holdings | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (6.57 %) Tencent Holdings Ltd. (4.32 %) Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (3.96 %) | ISH MSCI EM USD ETF DIST (99.97 %) USD CASH (0.09 %) EUR CASH (0.01 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (21.30 %) Other (15.91 %) Financials (15.36 %) | Other (99.99 %) Communication Services (0.01 %) Information Technology (0.00 %) |
Top 3 countries | China (31.42 %) India (23.33 %) Taiwan (18.76 %) | China (27.10 %) Taiwan (18.78 %) India (18.74 %) |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.69 % |
Key Summary
VAE | IEM | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | iShares |
Tracking index | FTSE Asia Pacific ex Japan Australia and New Zealand Net - AUD | MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.69 % |
Price | $78.42 | $67.58 |
Size | N/A | $1.041 billion |
10Y return | N/A | 20.42 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.09 % | 1.82 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 11/12/2015 | 10/10/2007 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAE | IEM | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 531 | 185 |
Median incremental investment | $1,055.50 | $1,555.09 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,901.54 | $4,189.96 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAE | IEM | |
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VAE | IEM |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |