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Compare VEQ vs. VEU
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 Vanguard All-World Ex-US Shares Index ETF (VEU). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VEQ | VEU | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 218 | 2,556 |
Median incremental investment | $1,013.24 | $1,199.16 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,349.00 | $4,353.88 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VEQ | VEU | |
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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. | Vanguard All-World ex-U.S. Shares Index ETF seeks to track the return of the FTSE All-World ex-US Index before accounting for fees, expenses, and tax. It aims to provide exposure to both the developed and emerging markets with the fund. |
Top 3 holdings | Nestle SA (2.78 %) ASML Holding NV (2.40 %) Novo Nordisk A/S Class B (2.14 %) | Nestle SA (1.31 %) ASML Holding NV (1.00 %) Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (0.98 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (17.53 %) Industrials (15.69 %) Health Care (14.17 %) | Financials (17.94 %) Industrials (12.80 %) Consumer Discretionary (10.11 %) |
Top 3 countries | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (22.70 %) Switzerland (15.45 %) France (14.02 %) | Japan (15.79 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (8.85 %) China (8.33 %) |
Management fee | 0.35 % | 0.07 % |
Key Summary
VEQ | VEU | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Vanguard |
Tracking index | FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index - AUD - AU Dollar | FTSE All-World ex US Index |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.35 % | 0.07 % |
Price | $80.97 | $97.86 |
Size | N/A | $17.982 million |
10Y return | N/A | 49.31 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.59 % | 2.56 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 11/12/2015 | 08/05/2009 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VEQ | VEU | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 218 | 2,556 |
Median incremental investment | $1,013.24 | $1,199.16 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,349.00 | $4,353.88 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VEQ | VEU | |
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VEQ | VEU |
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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 |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |