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Compare VEQ vs. QRE
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 Betashares Australian Resources Sector ETF (QRE). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VEQ | QRE | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 466 | 145 |
Median incremental investment | $1,024.92 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,093.70 | $2,157.69 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VEQ | QRE | |
|---|---|---|
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. | QRE.AX was created on 2010-12-10 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on theme equity. QRE.AX aims to track the performance an index (before fees and expenses) comprising the largest ASX-listed companies in the resources sector, including BHP, Rio Tinto, Woodside Petroleum and more. |
Top 3 holdings | Nestle SA (2.78 %) ASML Holding NV (2.40 %) Novo Nordisk A/S Class B (2.14 %) | S&P/ASX 200 R IDX DEC26 (0 %) BHP GROUP LTD (40.04 %) WOODSIDE ENERGY GROUP LTD (7.88 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (17.53 %) Industrials (15.69 %) Health Care (14.17 %) | Materials (73.55 %) Energy (18.66 %) Utilities (3.92 %) |
Top 3 countries | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (22.29 %) Switzerland (14.37 %) Germany (13.95 %) | Australia (95.29 %) United States (3.12 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (0.81 %) |
Management fee | 0.35 % | 0.34 % |
Key Summary
VEQ | QRE | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index - AUD - AU Dollar | Solactive Australia Resources Sector Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Gross |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.35 % | 0.34 % |
Price | $87.10 | $10.13 |
Size | N/A | $457.209 million |
10Y return | 90.88 % | 138.92 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.54 % | 6.38 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 11/12/2015 | 15/12/2010 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VEQ | QRE | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 466 | 145 |
Median incremental investment | $1,024.92 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,093.70 | $2,157.69 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VEQ | QRE | |
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VEQ | QRE |
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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 |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |