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Compare VEQ vs. WDIV
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 SPDR S&P Global Dividend Fund (WDIV). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VEQ | WDIV | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 101 | 37 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $658.36 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,661.84 | $2,496.12 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VEQ | WDIV | |
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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. | WDIV.AX was created on 2013-11-01 by SPDR. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on high dividend yield equity. The ETF currently has 274.33m in AUM and 96 holdings. The SPDR S&P Global Dividend Fund seeks to closely track, before fees and expenses, the returns of the S&P Global Dividend Aristocrats AUD Index. |
Top 3 holdings | Nestle SA (2.78 %) ASML Holding NV (2.40 %) Novo Nordisk A/S Class B (2.14 %) | Altria Group Inc (2.72 %) Highwoods Properties Inc (2.39 %) Solvay SA (2.21 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (17.53 %) Industrials (15.69 %) Health Care (14.17 %) | Industrials (30.46 %) Real Estate (29.84 %) Consumer Staples (23.52 %) |
Top 3 countries | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (22.70 %) Switzerland (15.45 %) France (14.02 %) | United States (23.78 %) Canada (21.10 %) Japan (12.42 %) |
Management fee | 0.35 % | 0.35 % |
Key Summary
VEQ | WDIV | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | SPDR |
Tracking index | FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index - AUD - AU Dollar | S&P Global Dividend Aristocrats Index sp_43 |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.35 % | 0.35 % |
Price | $73.94 | $20.43 |
Size | N/A | $278.795 million |
10Y return | N/A | 18.50 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.56 % | 4.85 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 11/12/2015 | 04/11/2013 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VEQ | WDIV | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 101 | 37 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $658.36 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,661.84 | $2,496.12 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VEQ | WDIV | |
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VEQ | WDIV |
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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 price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |