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Compare VESG vs. AQLT
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 Australian Quality ETF (AQLT). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VESG | AQLT | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2,960 | 127 |
Median incremental investment | $990.50 | $1,533.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,549.31 | $6,311.76 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VESG | AQLT | |
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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. | AQLT.AX was created on 2022-04-04 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. AQLT.AX aims to track an index (before fees and expenses) that comprises 40 high quality companies, selected based on three quality metrics high return on equity, low leverage and relative earnings stability. |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.54 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.67 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.10 %) | SPI 200 FUTURES DEC26 (0 %) CSL LTD (9.24 %) WESFARMERS LTD (5.84 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (26.14 %) Health Care (16.64 %) Financials (15.14 %) | Financials (36.51 %) Consumer Discretionary (13.82 %) Materials (13.48 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (73.05 %) Japan (6.22 %) Switzerland (2.78 %) | Australia (93.77 %) United States (5.06 %) New Zealand (1.17 %) |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.35 % |
Key Summary
VESG | AQLT | |
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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 % | 0.35 % |
Price | $122.81 | $34.77 |
Size | N/A | $1.503 billion |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.62 % | 3.20 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 13/09/2018 | 05/04/2022 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VESG | AQLT | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2,960 | 127 |
Median incremental investment | $990.50 | $1,533.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,549.31 | $6,311.76 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VESG | AQLT | |
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VESG | AQLT |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |