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Compare VAE vs. MQSD

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 MQSD. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VAE

MQSD

Popularity

Low

N/A

Pearlers invested

589

0

Median incremental investment

$1,049.97

$0

Median investment frequency

Monthly

N/A

Median total investment

$3,229.62

$0

Average age group

26 - 35

N/A

Key Summary

VAE

MQSD

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.

MQSD.AX was created on 2025-02-14 by Macquarie. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. The Fund aims to outperform the Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index over a rolling three-year basis (before fees). It aims to provide regular monthly distributions with some potential for growth

Top 3 holdings

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (6.57 %)

Tencent Holdings Ltd. (4.32 %)

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (3.96 %)

Macquarie Subordinated Debt Active ETF (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Information Technology (21.30 %)

Other (15.91 %)

Financials (15.36 %)

Top 3 countries

China (31.42 %)

India (23.33 %)

Taiwan (18.76 %)

Management fee

0.4 %

0 %

Key Summary

VAE

MQSD

Issuer

Vanguard

Macquarie

Tracking index

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

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.4 %

0 %

Price

$86.13

$49.78

Size

N/A

N/A

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution/ dividend yield (5Y)

1.99 %

1.26 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

11/12/2015

18/02/2025

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

VAE

MQSD

Popularity

Low

N/A

Pearlers invested

589

0

Median incremental investment

$1,049.97

$0

Median investment frequency

Monthly

N/A

Median total investment

$3,229.62

$0

Average age group

26 - 35

N/A

Pros and Cons

VAE

MQSD

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

MQSD

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