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Compare VAE vs. WCMQ
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 WCM Quality Global Growth Fund - Active ETF (WCMQ). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAE | WCMQ | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,029 | 15 |
Median incremental investment | $1,061.78 | $587.77 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Quarterly |
Median total investment | $4,678.51 | $1,177.62 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAE | WCMQ | |
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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. | WCMQ.AX was created on 2018-09-03 by WCM. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. To exceed the benchmark MSCI All Country World Index ex-Australia before taxes and fees over rolling three-year time periods, and to experience lower volatility than the benchmark. |
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 ADR (6.68 %) SK Square (5.46 %) Siemens Energy AG Ordinary Shares (5.45 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (21.30 %) Other (15.91 %) Financials (15.36 %) | Information Technology (31.16 %) Industrials (20.49 %) Financials (19.21 %) |
Top 3 countries | China (31.93 %) Taiwan (21.91 %) India (18.65 %) | United States (58.40 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (8.69 %) Germany (7.88 %) |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 1.25 % |
Key Summary
VAE | WCMQ | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | WCM |
Tracking index | FTSE Asia Pacific ex Japan Australia and New Zealand Net - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 1.25 % |
Price | $113.73 | $10.33 |
Size | N/A | $385.630 million |
10Y return | 112.06 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.98 % | 13.19 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 11/12/2015 | 03/09/2018 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAE | WCMQ | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,029 | 15 |
Median incremental investment | $1,061.78 | $587.77 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Quarterly |
Median total investment | $4,678.51 | $1,177.62 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAE | WCMQ | |
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VAE | WCMQ |
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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 |