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Compare VESG vs. FEMX
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 Fidelity Global Emerging Markets Active ETF (FEMX). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VESG | FEMX | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2,739 | 108 |
Median incremental investment | $990.50 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,980.04 | $3,449.29 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VESG | FEMX | |
|---|---|---|
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. | FEMX.AX was created on 2013-12-16 by Fidelity. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. To achieve returns in excess of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index NR over the suggested minimum investment time period of seven years plus. |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.54 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.67 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.10 %) | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (9.71 %) Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (7.86 %) ICICI Bank Ltd ADR (4.13 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (26.14 %) Health Care (16.64 %) Financials (15.14 %) | Financials (34.66 %) Information Technology (22.60 %) Consumer Discretionary (18.14 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (73.05 %) Japan (6.22 %) Switzerland (2.78 %) | China (24.14 %) India (17.74 %) Taiwan (12.90 %) |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.99 % |
Key Summary
VESG | FEMX | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | Fidelity |
Tracking index | FTSE Developed ex Australia Choice Index - AUD | MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.99 % |
Price | $102.94 | $7.05 |
Size | N/A | $171.461 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.61 % | 1.61 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 13/09/2018 | 05/11/2018 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VESG | FEMX | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2,739 | 108 |
Median incremental investment | $990.50 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,980.04 | $3,449.29 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VESG | FEMX | |
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Cons |
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VESG | FEMX |
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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 |