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Compare VEQ vs. IBAL
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 Europe Shares ETF (VEQ) and the iShares Balanced Esg ETF (IBAL). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VEQ | IBAL | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 101 | 1 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Weekly |
Median total investment | $2,661.48 | $982.41 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VEQ | IBAL | |
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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. | IBAL.AX was created on 2022-08-15 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on target outcome asset allocation. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the various indices of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests, in proportion to a Balanced long term Strategic Asset Allocation . |
Top 3 holdings | Nestle SA (2.78 %) ASML Holding NV (2.40 %) Novo Nordisk A/S Class B (2.14 %) | iShares Core MSCI Wld Ex Aus ESG ETF (20.89 %) iShares Core MSCI Australia ESG ETF (19.85 %) iShares Treasury ETF (19.00 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (17.53 %) Industrials (15.69 %) Health Care (14.17 %) | Other (99.97 %) Communication Services (0.03 %) |
Top 3 countries | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (22.70 %) Switzerland (15.45 %) France (14.02 %) | United States (47.38 %) Australia (36.02 %) Japan (3.94 %) |
Management fee | 0.35 % | 0.22 % |
Key Summary
VEQ | IBAL | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | iShares |
Tracking index | FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index - AUD - AU Dollar | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.35 % | 0.22 % |
Price | $73.72 | $29.32 |
Size | N/A | $12.205 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.56 % | 1.30 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 11/12/2015 | 16/08/2022 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VEQ | IBAL | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 101 | 1 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Weekly |
Median total investment | $2,661.48 | $982.41 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VEQ | IBAL | |
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VEQ | IBAL |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |