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Compare VAE vs. LEVR

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

Vanguard FTSE Asia Ex Japan Shares Index ETF

ASX

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Overview
Performance

Overview

When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are VAE and LEVR. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VAE

LEVR

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

588

1

Median incremental investment

$1,049.45

$1,119.18

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Quarterly

Median total investment

$3,202.26

$1,118.48

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35

Key Summary

VAE

LEVR

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.

LEVR.AX was created on 2023-09-25 by First Sentier. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. To magnify long-term returns from capital growth by borrowing to invest in large Australian companies. The Fund aims to outperform the S&P/ASX 100 Accumulation Index over rolling seven-year periods before fees and taxes.

Top 3 holdings

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (6.57 %)

Tencent Holdings Ltd. (4.32 %)

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (3.96 %)

First Sentier Geared Australian Share Complex ETF (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Information Technology (21.30 %)

Other (15.91 %)

Financials (15.36 %)

Financials (44.89 %)

Materials (16.30 %)

Health Care (11.85 %)

Top 3 countries

China (31.42 %)

India (23.33 %)

Taiwan (18.76 %)

Management fee

0.4 %

0 %

Key Summary

VAE

LEVR

Issuer

Vanguard

First Sentier

Tracking index

FTSE Asia Pacific ex Japan Australia and New Zealand Net - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.4 %

0 %

Price

$84.99

$1.615

Size

N/A

N/A

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution/ dividend yield (5Y)

2.09 %

- %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

11/12/2015

14/05/2025

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

VAE

LEVR

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

588

1

Median incremental investment

$1,049.45

$1,119.18

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Quarterly

Median total investment

$3,202.26

$1,118.48

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

VAE

LEVR

Pros

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Lower management fee

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

VAE

LEVR

Higher exposure to US market

Lower exposure to US market

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield