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Compare VEQ vs. STW
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 State Street SPDR S&P/ASX 200 ETF (STW). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VEQ | STW | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 417 | 399 |
Median incremental investment | $1,015.50 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,307.43 | $5,312.43 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VEQ | STW | |
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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. | STW.AX was created on 2001-08-24 by State Street . The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The ETF currently has 6170.53m in AUM and 202 holdings. The Investment Objective of State Street SPDR S&P/ASX 200 ETF is to match the performance of its Index before fees and other costs. |
Top 3 holdings | Nestle SA (2.78 %) ASML Holding NV (2.40 %) Novo Nordisk A/S Class B (2.14 %) | Commonwealth Bank of Australia (9.20 %) BHP Group Ltd (9.20 %) Westpac Banking Corp (4.88 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (17.53 %) Industrials (15.69 %) Health Care (14.17 %) | Financials (54.95 %) Materials (16.65 %) Health Care (10.33 %) |
Top 3 countries | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (22.29 %) Switzerland (14.37 %) Germany (13.95 %) | Australia (95.26 %) United States (3.26 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (0.54 %) |
Management fee | 0.35 % | 0 % |
Key Summary
VEQ | STW | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | State Street |
Tracking index | FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index - AUD - AU Dollar | S&P ASX 200 |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.35 % | 0 % |
Price | $89.39 | $79.29 |
Size | N/A | $6.266 billion |
10Y return | 92.07 % | 69.75 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.53 % | 4.31 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 11/12/2015 | 27/08/2001 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VEQ | STW | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 417 | 399 |
Median incremental investment | $1,015.50 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,307.43 | $5,312.43 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VEQ | STW | |
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VEQ | STW |
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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 |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |