Compare AU
Compare VESG vs. A200
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 Ethically Conscious International Shares Index ETF (VESG) and the BetaShares Australia 200 ETF (A200). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VESG | A200 | |
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Popularity | Medium | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 2,161 | 4,877 |
Median incremental investment | $990.50 | $1,077.46 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,505.10 | $3,626.74 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VESG | A200 | |
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Strategy | VESG seeks to track the performance of the FTSE Developed ex-Australia Choice Index (with dividends reinvested) before considering any additional fees, expenses, and taxes. | BetaShares Australia 200 ETF (ASX: A200) seeks to track the performance of the Solactive Australia 200 index before account fees, expenses, and taxes. The index tracks the largest 200 companies on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.54 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.67 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.10 %) | COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (10.75 %) BHP GROUP LTD (8.22 %) CSL LTD (5.45 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (26.14 %) Health Care (16.64 %) Financials (15.14 %) | Financials (33.72 %) Materials (18.17 %) Health Care (8.79 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (73.33 %) Japan (6.63 %) Switzerland (2.90 %) | Australia (95.07 %) United States (3.04 %) New Zealand (1.41 %) |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.04 % |
Key Summary
VESG | A200 | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | FTSE Developed ex Australia Choice Index - AUD | Solactive Australia 200 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.04 % |
Price | $97.08 | $140.68 |
Size | N/A | $6.134 billion |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.68 % | 5.25 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 13/09/2018 | 08/05/2018 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VESG | A200 | |
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Popularity | Medium | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 2,161 | 4,877 |
Median incremental investment | $990.50 | $1,077.46 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,505.10 | $3,626.74 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VESG | A200 | |
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VESG | A200 |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |