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Compare VEQ vs. ICME
Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.
Overview
When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are VEQ and ICME. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VEQ | ICME | |
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Popularity | Low | N/A |
Pearlers invested | 417 | 0 |
Median incremental investment | $1,015.50 | $0 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | N/A |
Median total investment | $3,307.43 | $0 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | N/A |
Key Summary
VEQ | ICME | |
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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. | ICME.AX was created on 2025-11-19 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. The Fund aims to provide investors with monthly income generally sourced from higher yielding Australian fixed income securities. The Fund aims to outperform the RBA Official Cash Rate, after fees and expenses, over the medium term. |
Top 3 holdings | Nestle SA (2.78 %) ASML Holding NV (2.40 %) Novo Nordisk A/S Class B (2.14 %) | iShares Credit Income Active ETF (100 %) |
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 % | 0.29 % |
Key Summary
VEQ | ICME | |
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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 % | 0.29 % |
Price | $89.39 | $100.38 |
Size | N/A | $100.109 million |
10Y return | 92.07 % | N/A |
Annual distribution/ dividend yield (5Y) | 2.53 % | 0.52 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 11/12/2015 | 20/11/2025 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VEQ | ICME | |
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Popularity | Low | N/A |
Pearlers invested | 417 | 0 |
Median incremental investment | $1,015.50 | $0 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | N/A |
Median total investment | $3,307.43 | $0 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | N/A |
Pros and Cons
VEQ | ICME | |
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VEQ | ICME |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |