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Compare VESG vs. GGBL
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 Wealthbuilder Global Geared Complex ETF (GGBL). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VESG | GGBL | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2,911 | 125 |
Median incremental investment | $990.50 | $1,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,483.48 | $5,500.95 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VESG | GGBL | |
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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. | GGBL.AX was created on 2025-09-30 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. To provide geared exposure to the returns of a portfolio comprising the worlds largest developed market companies (ex Australia), based on free float-adjusted market capitalisation. There is no assurance or guarantee that the returns of the Fund will meet its investment objective. |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.54 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.67 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.10 %) | BETASHARES GLOBAL SHARES ETF (148.39 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (-48.39 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (26.14 %) Health Care (16.64 %) Financials (15.14 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (73.05 %) Japan (6.22 %) Switzerland (2.78 %) | United States (72.60 %) Japan (6.38 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.60 %) |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0 % |
Key Summary
VESG | GGBL | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | FTSE Developed ex Australia Choice Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0 % |
Price | $120.15 | $28.20 |
Size | N/A | $78.758 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.64 % | 0.51 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 13/09/2018 | 29/09/2025 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VESG | GGBL | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2,911 | 125 |
Median incremental investment | $990.50 | $1,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,483.48 | $5,500.95 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VESG | GGBL | |
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VESG | GGBL |
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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 |