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Compare VAE vs. VGE
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 FTSE Emerging Markets Shares ETF (VGE). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAE | VGE | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 835 | 1,639 |
Median incremental investment | $1,050.00 | $1,085.96 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,931.49 | $2,996.35 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VAE | VGE | |
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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. | Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets Shares ETF seeks to follow the performance of the FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap China A Inclusion Index in Australian dollars before considering fees, expenses, and tax. It tracks the index's performance with dividends reinvested. |
Top 3 holdings | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (6.57 %) Tencent Holdings Ltd. (4.32 %) Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (3.96 %) | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (4.80 %) Tencent Holdings Ltd. (3.68 %) Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (2.83 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (21.30 %) Other (15.91 %) Financials (15.36 %) | Other (18.89 %) Financials (15.91 %) Information Technology (14.87 %) |
Top 3 countries | China (31.93 %) Taiwan (21.91 %) India (18.65 %) | China (32.04 %) Taiwan (21.80 %) India (19.83 %) |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.48 % |
Key Summary
VAE | VGE | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Vanguard |
Tracking index | FTSE Asia Pacific ex Japan Australia and New Zealand Net - AUD | FTSE Custom Emerging Markets All Cap China A Inclusion Index |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.48 % |
Price | $95.89 | $85.61 |
Size | N/A | N/A |
10Y return | 100.86 % | 71.74 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.02 % | 2.33 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 11/12/2015 | 21/11/2013 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAE | VGE | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 835 | 1,639 |
Median incremental investment | $1,050.00 | $1,085.96 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,931.49 | $2,996.35 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAE | VGE | |
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VAE | VGE |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |