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Compare VAE vs. MVOL
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 Edge MSCI Australia Minimum Volatility ETF (MVOL). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAE | MVOL | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 455 | 2 |
Median incremental investment | $1,061.83 | $2,592.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $3,120.00 | $2,720.85 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAE | MVOL | |
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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. | MVOL.AX was created on 2016-10-11 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the MSCI Australia IMI Select Minimum Volatility (AUD) Index, before fees and expenses. |
Top 3 holdings | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (6.57 %) Tencent Holdings Ltd. (4.32 %) Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (3.96 %) | TELSTRA GROUP LTD (6.29 %) COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (4.50 %) CSL LTD (4.36 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (21.30 %) Other (15.91 %) Financials (15.36 %) | Financials (30.98 %) Materials (14.27 %) Industrials (11.65 %) |
Top 3 countries | China (31.42 %) India (23.33 %) Taiwan (18.76 %) | Australia (98.91 %) New Zealand (0.41 %) China (0.34 %) |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.3 % |
Key Summary
VAE | MVOL | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | iShares |
Tracking index | FTSE Asia Pacific ex Japan Australia and New Zealand Net - AUD | MSCI Australia IMI Select Minimum Volatility (AUD) Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.3 % |
Price | $79.70 | $33.07 |
Size | N/A | $20.244 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.13 % | 5.16 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 11/12/2015 | 14/10/2016 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAE | MVOL | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 455 | 2 |
Median incremental investment | $1,061.83 | $2,592.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $3,120.00 | $2,720.85 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAE | MVOL | |
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VAE | MVOL |
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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 |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |