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Compare VEQ vs. IESG
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 Core MSCI Australia Esg ETF (IESG). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VEQ | IESG | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 104 | 60 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,919.79 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,348.80 | $5,728.80 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VEQ | IESG | |
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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. | IESG.AX was created on 2021-06-02 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The ETF currently has 293.88m in AUM and 85 holdings. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses. The objective of the Fund is to provide exposure to large, mid and small cap segments of the Australian market with better sustainability credentials relative to their sector peers |
Top 3 holdings | Nestle SA (2.78 %) ASML Holding NV (2.40 %) Novo Nordisk A/S Class B (2.14 %) | COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (12.51 %) CSL LTD (9.35 %) MACQUARIE GROUP LTD DEF (8.68 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (17.53 %) Industrials (15.69 %) Health Care (14.17 %) | Financials (29.83 %) Materials (18.72 %) Health Care (11.49 %) |
Top 3 countries | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (22.70 %) Switzerland (15.45 %) France (14.02 %) | Australia (95.54 %) New Zealand (2.29 %) United States (2.18 %) |
Management fee | 0.35 % | 0.01 % |
Key Summary
VEQ | IESG | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | iShares |
Tracking index | FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index - AUD - AU Dollar | MSCI Australia IMI Custom ESG Leaders Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Gross |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.35 % | 0.01 % |
Price | $73.40 | $30.80 |
Size | N/A | $291.893 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.56 % | 2.35 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 11/12/2015 | 03/06/2021 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VEQ | IESG | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 104 | 60 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,919.79 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,348.80 | $5,728.80 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VEQ | IESG | |
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VEQ | IESG |
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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 |