Compare AU
Compare VAE vs. MSTR
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 Morningstar International Shares Active ETF (Managed Fund) (MSTR). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAE | MSTR | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 479 | 1 |
Median incremental investment | $1,055.50 | $505.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Weekly |
Median total investment | $3,240.00 | $2,172.80 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAE | MSTR | |
|---|---|---|
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. | MSTR.AX was created on 2013-07-01 by Morningstar. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. To achieve meaningful capital growth over the medium-to-long term, while minimising the risk of permanent capital loss, by providing exposure to listed international shares |
Top 3 holdings | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (6.57 %) Tencent Holdings Ltd. (4.32 %) Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (3.96 %) | Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd (3.04 %) Illinois Tool Works Inc (2.43 %) Visa Inc Class A (2.31 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (21.30 %) Other (15.91 %) Financials (15.36 %) | Industrials (35.41 %) Communication Services (25.20 %) Information Technology (21.36 %) |
Top 3 countries | China (31.42 %) India (23.33 %) Taiwan (18.76 %) | United States (57.24 %) Japan (10.25 %) Taiwan (5.63 %) |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.39 % |
Key Summary
VAE | MSTR | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | Morningstar |
Tracking index | FTSE Asia Pacific ex Japan Australia and New Zealand Net - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.39 % |
Price | $81.43 | $9.70 |
Size | N/A | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.13 % | 7.65 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 11/12/2015 | 12/11/2019 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAE | MSTR | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 479 | 1 |
Median incremental investment | $1,055.50 | $505.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Weekly |
Median total investment | $3,240.00 | $2,172.80 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAE | MSTR | |
|---|---|---|
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Cons |
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VAE | MSTR |
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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 |