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Compare VAE vs. NDQ
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 Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAE | NDQ | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 583 | 7,134 |
Median incremental investment | $1,049.97 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,222.40 | $2,788.24 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VAE | NDQ | |
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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. | BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ) seeks to track the performance of the NASDAQ 100 index before account fees, expenses and taxes. The index tracks 100 of the largest non-financial companies listed on the NASDAQ market. |
Top 3 holdings | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (6.57 %) Tencent Holdings Ltd. (4.32 %) Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (3.96 %) | NASDAQ 100 E-MINI JUN25 (0 %) MICROSOFT CORP (8.69 %) NVIDIA CORP (8.53 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (21.30 %) Other (15.91 %) Financials (15.36 %) | Information Technology (51.65 %) Consumer Discretionary (13.50 %) Communication Services (12.74 %) |
Top 3 countries | China (31.42 %) India (23.33 %) Taiwan (18.76 %) | United States (97.15 %) Netherlands (0.92 %) Brazil (0.69 %) |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.48 % |
Key Summary
VAE | NDQ | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | FTSE Asia Pacific ex Japan Australia and New Zealand Net - AUD | NASDAQ 100 Index |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.48 % |
Price | $84.72 | $49.79 |
Size | N/A | $6.403 billion |
10Y return | N/A | 399.40 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.09 % | 2.88 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 11/12/2015 | 26/05/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAE | NDQ | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 583 | 7,134 |
Median incremental investment | $1,049.97 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,222.40 | $2,788.24 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAE | NDQ | |
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VAE | NDQ |
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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 |