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Compare VAE vs. VGAD
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 Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF (VGAD). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAE | VGAD | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,003 | 629 |
Median incremental investment | $1,063.23 | $2,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,633.02 | $10,104.20 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAE | VGAD | |
|---|---|---|
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 aim of Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF is to track the return of the MSCI World ex-Australia (with net dividends reinvested) before considering fees, expenses, and tax. It also seeks to reduce the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations on the fund's performance by hedging it to the Australian dollar. |
Top 3 holdings | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (6.57 %) Tencent Holdings Ltd. (4.32 %) Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (3.96 %) | Apple Inc. (5.41 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.14 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (21.30 %) Other (15.91 %) Financials (15.36 %) | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) |
Top 3 countries | China (31.93 %) Taiwan (21.91 %) India (18.65 %) | United States (73.36 %) Japan (5.42 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.70 %) |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.21 % |
Key Summary
VAE | VGAD | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | Vanguard |
Tracking index | FTSE Asia Pacific ex Japan Australia and New Zealand Net - AUD | MSCI World ex Australia - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.21 % |
Price | $110.31 | $132.95 |
Size | N/A | $7.732 billion |
10Y return | 105.04 % | 144.57 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.01 % | 3.22 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 11/12/2015 | 20/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAE | VGAD | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,003 | 629 |
Median incremental investment | $1,063.23 | $2,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,633.02 | $10,104.20 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAE | VGAD | |
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Cons |
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VAE | VGAD |
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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 |