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Compare VAE vs. IOZ
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 Core S&P/ASX 200 ETF (IOZ). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAE | IOZ | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 570 | 782 |
Median incremental investment | $1,049.97 | $1,002.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,300.61 | $2,623.63 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VAE | IOZ | |
|---|---|---|
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. | The fund seeks to track the performance of the S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index before considering fees, expenses, and taxes. The index consists of the 200 largest Australian securities listed on the ASX. |
Top 3 holdings | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (6.57 %) Tencent Holdings Ltd. (4.32 %) Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (3.96 %) | COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (10.42 %) BHP GROUP LTD (8.26 %) CSL LTD (5.13 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (21.30 %) Other (15.91 %) Financials (15.36 %) | Financials (31.87 %) Materials (18.17 %) Health Care (8.42 %) |
Top 3 countries | China (31.42 %) India (23.33 %) Taiwan (18.76 %) | Australia (94.85 %) United States (3.08 %) New Zealand (1.58 %) |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.05 % |
Key Summary
VAE | IOZ | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | iShares |
Tracking index | FTSE Asia Pacific ex Japan Australia and New Zealand Net - AUD | S&P ASX 200 |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.05 % |
Price | $85.38 | $34.64 |
Size | N/A | $7.302 billion |
10Y return | N/A | 44.15 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.09 % | 5.33 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 11/12/2015 | 09/12/2010 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAE | IOZ | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 570 | 782 |
Median incremental investment | $1,049.97 | $1,002.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,300.61 | $2,623.63 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAE | IOZ | |
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Cons |
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VAE | IOZ |
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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 |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |