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Compare VESG vs. ASIA
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 Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASIA). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VESG | ASIA | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2,286 | 965 |
Median incremental investment | $990.50 | $950.25 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,510.04 | $1,820.71 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VESG | ASIA | |
|---|---|---|
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. | ASIA aims to track the performance of the Solactive Asia Ex-Japan Technology & Internet Tigers index. The index consists of the 50 largest technology and online retail stocks in Asia (exclusing Japan). |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.54 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.67 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.10 %) | ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LTD (12.03 %) TENCENT HOLDINGS LTD (10.96 %) TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTU (8.60 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (26.14 %) Health Care (16.64 %) Financials (15.14 %) | Other (74.47 %) Consumer Discretionary (12.52 %) Communication Services (12.25 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (73.33 %) Japan (6.63 %) Switzerland (2.90 %) | China (43.17 %) Taiwan (31.14 %) Korea (13.68 %) |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.67 % |
Key Summary
VESG | ASIA | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | FTSE Developed ex Australia Choice Index - AUD | Solactive Asia Ex-Japan Technology & Internet Tigers Index |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.67 % |
Price | $96.87 | $11.22 |
Size | N/A | $647.248 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.66 % | 1.57 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 13/09/2018 | 21/09/2018 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VESG | ASIA | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2,286 | 965 |
Median incremental investment | $990.50 | $950.25 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,510.04 | $1,820.71 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VESG | ASIA | |
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Cons |
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VESG | ASIA |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower 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 |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |