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Compare VAE vs. IGRO
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 High Growth Esg ETF (IGRO). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAE | IGRO | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 719 | 13 |
Median incremental investment | $1,048.50 | $755.47 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Quarterly |
Median total investment | $3,930.00 | $1,854.32 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAE | IGRO | |
|---|---|---|
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. | IGRO.AX was created on 2022-08-15 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on target outcome asset allocation. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the various indices of the Underlying Funds |
Top 3 holdings | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (6.57 %) Tencent Holdings Ltd. (4.32 %) Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (3.96 %) | iShares Core MSCI Wld Ex Aus ESG ETF (43.25 %) iShares Core MSCI Australia ESG ETF (28.55 %) iShares Core MSCI Wld ex Aus ESG AUHDETF (18.52 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (21.30 %) Other (15.91 %) Financials (15.36 %) | Other (99.98 %) Communication Services (0.02 %) |
Top 3 countries | China (31.42 %) India (23.33 %) Taiwan (18.76 %) | United States (47.22 %) Australia (36.23 %) Japan (3.92 %) |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.22 % |
Key Summary
VAE | IGRO | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | iShares |
Tracking index | FTSE Asia Pacific ex Japan Australia and New Zealand Net - AUD | 34% MSCI Australia IMI Custom ESG Leaders Index - 43% MSCI World Ex Australia Custom ESG Leaders Index - 13% MSCI World Ex Australia Custom ESG Leaders Index AUD Hedged - 10% Other Benchmark - Benchmark TR Net |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.22 % |
Price | $98.68 | $35.66 |
Size | N/A | $21.418 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.03 % | 2.33 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 11/12/2015 | 16/08/2022 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAE | IGRO | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 719 | 13 |
Median incremental investment | $1,048.50 | $755.47 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Quarterly |
Median total investment | $3,930.00 | $1,854.32 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAE | IGRO | |
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VAE | IGRO |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |