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Compare VAS vs. ESGI
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 Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) and the VanEck MSCI International Sustainable Equity ETF (ESGI). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAS | ESGI | |
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Popularity | High | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 33,222 | 1,205 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $752.07 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Quarterly |
Median total investment | $2,933.82 | $2,414.79 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VAS | ESGI | |
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Strategy | Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS) seeks to track the performance of the ASX 300 index before account fees, expenses, and taxes. The index tracks the top 300 companies on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). | The fund exists to track the performance of the MSCI World ex-Australia ex-Fossil Fuel Select SRI and Low Carbon Capped Index before considering any fees, expenses, and taxes. |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) | ASML Holding NV (5.88 %) Applied Materials Inc (5.84 %) Palo Alto Networks Inc (5.80 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) | Information Technology (68.85 %) Financials (20.56 %) Other (16.69 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (95.40 %) United States (2.95 %) New Zealand (0.66 %) | United States (46.53 %) Japan (13.58 %) Netherlands (9.23 %) |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.55 % |
Key Summary
VAS | ESGI | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | VanEck |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD | MSCI World ex Australia ex Fossil Fuel Select SRI and Low Carbon Capped Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.55 % |
Price | $108.67 | $38.18 |
Size | $26.063 billion | $256.898 million |
10Y return | 57.38 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.22 % | 4.48 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/05/2009 | 08/03/2018 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAS | ESGI | |
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Popularity | High | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 33,222 | 1,205 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $752.07 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Quarterly |
Median total investment | $2,933.82 | $2,414.79 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAS | ESGI | |
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VAS | ESGI |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
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 |