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Compare VEQ vs. ECRD

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

Vanguard FTSE Europe Shares ETF

ASX

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Overview
Performance

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 Europe Shares ETF (VEQ) and the Betashares Aust Enhanced Credit Income Complex ETF (ECRD). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VEQ

ECRD

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

417

17

Median incremental investment

$1,015.50

$1,000.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$3,307.43

$1,503.91

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35

Key Summary

VEQ

ECRD

Strategy

VEQ.AX was created on 2015-12-09 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. Vanguard FTSE Europe Shares ETF seeks to track the return of the FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index (with net dividends reinvested) in Australian dollars, before taking into account fees, expenses and tax.

N/A

Top 3 holdings

Nestle SA (2.78 %)

ASML Holding NV (2.40 %)

Novo Nordisk A/S Class B (2.14 %)

BETASHARES INTEREST RATE HEDGE (161.19 %)

BETASHARES AUSTRALIAN MAJOR BA (160.58 %)

AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (-221.77 %)

Top 3 industries

Financials (17.53 %)

Industrials (15.69 %)

Health Care (14.17 %)

Top 3 countries

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (22.29 %)

Switzerland (14.37 %)

Germany (13.95 %)

Management fee

0.35 %

0 %

Key Summary

VEQ

ECRD

Issuer

Vanguard

Tracking index

FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index - AUD - AU Dollar

Asset class

ETF

Stock

Management fee

0.35 %

0 %

Price

$89.39

$25.49

Size

N/A

$32.196 million

10Y return

92.07 %

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.53 %

0.74 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

11/12/2015

23/11/2025

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

VEQ

ECRD

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

417

17

Median incremental investment

$1,015.50

$1,000.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$3,307.43

$1,503.91

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

VEQ

ECRD

Pros

  • Exposure to more markets and sectors

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher dividend/distribution yield

Cons

  • Exposure to 1 market and 1 sector only

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower dividend/distribution yield

VEQ

ECRD

Exposure to more markets and sectors

Exposure to 1 market and 1 sector only

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Higher dividend/distribution yield

Lower dividend/distribution yield