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Compare VBLD vs. IEM
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 Global Infrastructure Index ETF (VBLD) and the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEM). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VBLD | IEM | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 34 | 173 |
Median incremental investment | $1,088.00 | $1,665.61 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,451.06 | $4,056.84 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VBLD | IEM | |
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Strategy | VBLD.AX was created on 2018-10-19 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on theme equity. Vanguard Global Infrastructure Index ETF seeks to track the return of the FTSE Developed Core Infrastructure Index (with net dividends reinvested) in Australian dollars, before taking into account fees, expenses and tax. | IEM.AX was created on 2003-04-07 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the equity market performance in global emerging markets. |
Top 3 holdings | NextEra Energy Inc. (7.14 %) Union Pacific Corp. (5.86 %) American Tower Corp. (4.41 %) | ISH MSCI EM USD ETF DIST (99.95 %) AUD CASH (0.12 %) EUR CASH (0.01 %) |
Top 3 industries | Utilities (52.56 %) Industrials (23.35 %) Energy (13.64 %) | Other (99.99 %) Communication Services (0.01 %) Information Technology (0.00 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (69.79 %) Canada (13.74 %) Japan (3.99 %) | China (27.10 %) Taiwan (18.78 %) India (18.74 %) |
Management fee | 0.47 % | 0.69 % |
Key Summary
VBLD | IEM | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | iShares |
Tracking index | FTSE Developed Core Infrastructure Index - AUD | MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.47 % | 0.69 % |
Price | $72.09 | $69.07 |
Size | N/A | $1.268 billion |
10Y return | N/A | 34.27 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.63 % | 1.82 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 23/10/2018 | 10/10/2007 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VBLD | IEM | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 34 | 173 |
Median incremental investment | $1,088.00 | $1,665.61 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,451.06 | $4,056.84 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VBLD | IEM | |
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Cons |
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VBLD | IEM |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |