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Compare VEQ vs. VGAD
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 MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF (VGAD). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VEQ | VGAD | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 452 | 611 |
Median incremental investment | $1,020.28 | $2,002.60 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,386.80 | $9,669.48 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VEQ | VGAD | |
|---|---|---|
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. | The aim of Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF is to track the return of the MSCI World ex-Australia (with net dividends reinvested) before considering fees, expenses, and tax. It also seeks to reduce the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations on the fund's performance by hedging it to the Australian dollar. |
Top 3 holdings | Nestle SA (2.78 %) ASML Holding NV (2.40 %) Novo Nordisk A/S Class B (2.14 %) | Apple Inc. (5.41 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.14 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (17.53 %) Industrials (15.69 %) Health Care (14.17 %) | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) |
Top 3 countries | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (22.29 %) Switzerland (14.37 %) Germany (13.95 %) | United States (73.36 %) Japan (5.42 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.70 %) |
Management fee | 0.35 % | 0.21 % |
Key Summary
VEQ | VGAD | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | Vanguard |
Tracking index | FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index - AUD - AU Dollar | MSCI World ex Australia - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.35 % | 0.21 % |
Price | $86.18 | $127.79 |
Size | N/A | $7.132 billion |
10Y return | 78.76 % | 149.78 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.54 % | 4.15 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 11/12/2015 | 20/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VEQ | VGAD | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 452 | 611 |
Median incremental investment | $1,020.28 | $2,002.60 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,386.80 | $9,669.48 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VEQ | VGAD | |
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VEQ | VGAD |
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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 |