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Compare VEQ vs. XGOV
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 VanEck 10+ Year Australian Government Bond ETF (XGOV). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VEQ | XGOV | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 101 | 4 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $529.25 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Weekly |
Median total investment | $2,653.92 | $1,254.65 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VEQ | XGOV | |
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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. | XGOV.AX was created on 2023-09-26 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. S&P/ASX Government Bond 10-20 Year Index |
Top 3 holdings | Nestle SA (2.78 %) ASML Holding NV (2.40 %) Novo Nordisk A/S Class B (2.14 %) | Australia (Commonwealth of) (11.08 %) Australia (Commonwealth of) (10.14 %) Australia (Commonwealth of) (8.86 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (17.53 %) Industrials (15.69 %) Health Care (14.17 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (22.70 %) Switzerland (15.45 %) France (14.02 %) | |
Management fee | 0.35 % | 0.22 % |
Key Summary
VEQ | XGOV | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | VanEck |
Tracking index | FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index - AUD - AU Dollar | S&P/ASX Government Bond 10-20 Year Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Gross |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.35 % | 0.22 % |
Price | $73.72 | $51.21 |
Size | N/A | $236.916 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.56 % | 0.81 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 11/12/2015 | 27/09/2023 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VEQ | XGOV | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 101 | 4 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $529.25 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Weekly |
Median total investment | $2,653.92 | $1,254.65 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VEQ | XGOV | |
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VEQ | XGOV |
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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 |