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Compare VEQ vs. VGS
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 ETF (VGS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VEQ | VGS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 101 | 11,953 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,074.94 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,653.92 | $3,935.40 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VEQ | VGS | |
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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 MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS) seeks to track the performance of the MSCI World ex-Australia index before account fees, expenses and taxes. The index tracks the large and mid-cap stocks from 22 developed markets including the US, UK, Japan, Canada, France, Germany and Israel. |
Top 3 holdings | Nestle SA (2.78 %) ASML Holding NV (2.40 %) Novo Nordisk A/S Class B (2.14 %) | Apple Inc. (5.40 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.13 %) 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 (22.70 %) Switzerland (15.45 %) France (14.02 %) | United States (72.93 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) |
Management fee | 0.35 % | 0.18 % |
Key Summary
VEQ | VGS | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Vanguard |
Tracking index | FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index - AUD - AU Dollar | MSCI WorldexAustralia Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.35 % | 0.18 % |
Price | $73.72 | $140.55 |
Size | N/A | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 171.07 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.56 % | 2.37 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 11/12/2015 | 20/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VEQ | VGS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 101 | 11,953 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,074.94 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,653.92 | $3,935.40 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
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VEQ | VGS |
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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 |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |