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Compare VEQ vs. IHD
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 S&P/ASX Aussie Dividend Opportunities (IHD). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VEQ | IHD | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 101 | 27 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $644.56 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,653.92 | $1,334.92 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VEQ | IHD | |
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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. | IHD.AX was created on 2010-12-06 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on high dividend yield equity. The ETF currently has 317.01m in AUM and 51 holdings. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of 50 ASX listed stocks that offer high dividend yields while meeting diversification, profitability and tradability requirements as well as being screened for sustainability considerations |
Top 3 holdings | Nestle SA (2.78 %) ASML Holding NV (2.40 %) Novo Nordisk A/S Class B (2.14 %) | RIO TINTO LTD (9.87 %) FORTESCUE LTD (8.72 %) WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION CORP (8.18 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (17.53 %) Industrials (15.69 %) Health Care (14.17 %) | Financials (42.51 %) Materials (22.84 %) Industrials (13.44 %) |
Top 3 countries | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (22.70 %) Switzerland (15.45 %) France (14.02 %) | Australia (99.25 %) New Zealand (0.75 %) |
Management fee | 0.35 % | 0.23 % |
Key Summary
VEQ | IHD | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | iShares |
Tracking index | FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index - AUD - AU Dollar | S&P/ASX Dividend Opportunities Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.35 % | 0.23 % |
Price | $73.72 | $14.51 |
Size | N/A | $315.264 million |
10Y return | N/A | 3.72 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.56 % | 7.42 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 11/12/2015 | 09/12/2010 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VEQ | IHD | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 101 | 27 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $644.56 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,653.92 | $1,334.92 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VEQ | IHD | |
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VEQ | IHD |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |