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Compare VEQ vs. VGE
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 FTSE Emerging Markets Shares ETF (VGE). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VEQ | VGE | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 100 | 886 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,093.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,679.48 | $3,079.14 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VEQ | VGE | |
|---|---|---|
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 FTSE Emerging Markets Shares ETF seeks to follow the performance of the FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap China A Inclusion Index in Australian dollars before considering fees, expenses, and tax. It tracks the index's performance with dividends reinvested. |
Top 3 holdings | Nestle SA (2.78 %) ASML Holding NV (2.40 %) Novo Nordisk A/S Class B (2.14 %) | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (4.80 %) Tencent Holdings Ltd. (3.68 %) Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (2.83 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (17.53 %) Industrials (15.69 %) Health Care (14.17 %) | Other (18.89 %) Financials (15.91 %) Information Technology (14.87 %) |
Top 3 countries | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (22.70 %) Switzerland (15.45 %) France (14.02 %) | China (28.87 %) India (24.00 %) Taiwan (19.40 %) |
Management fee | 0.35 % | 0.48 % |
Key Summary
VEQ | VGE | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | Vanguard |
Tracking index | FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index - AUD - AU Dollar | FTSE Custom Emerging Markets All Cap China A Inclusion Index |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.35 % | 0.48 % |
Price | $73.94 | $80.68 |
Size | N/A | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 50.66 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.56 % | 2.29 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 11/12/2015 | 21/11/2013 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VEQ | VGE | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 100 | 886 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,093.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,679.48 | $3,079.14 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VEQ | VGE | |
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VEQ | VGE |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |