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Compare VAE vs. MOAT
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 VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAE | MOAT | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 575 | 546 |
Median incremental investment | $1,049.45 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,299.79 | $4,149.31 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAE | MOAT | |
|---|---|---|
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 key objective of the MOAT fund is to track the performance of the Morningstar Wide Moat Focus NR AUD Index before considering any fees, expenses, and taxes. |
Top 3 holdings | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (6.57 %) Tencent Holdings Ltd. (4.32 %) Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (3.96 %) | Boeing Co (3.23 %) Veeva Systems Inc Class A (3.15 %) Corteva Inc (3.09 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (21.30 %) Other (15.91 %) Financials (15.36 %) | Industrials (32.34 %) Other (23.89 %) Information Technology (19.88 %) |
Top 3 countries | China (31.42 %) India (23.33 %) Taiwan (18.76 %) | United States (98.74 %) Netherlands (1.26 %) |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.49 % |
Key Summary
VAE | MOAT | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | VanEck |
Tracking index | FTSE Asia Pacific ex Japan Australia and New Zealand Net - AUD | Morningstar Wide Moat Focus Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.49 % |
Price | $84.61 | $123.86 |
Size | N/A | $977.532 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.09 % | 3.59 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 11/12/2015 | 26/06/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAE | MOAT | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 575 | 546 |
Median incremental investment | $1,049.45 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,299.79 | $4,149.31 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAE | MOAT | |
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VAE | MOAT |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |