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Compare VESG vs. IAA
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 iShares Asia 50 ETF (IAA). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VESG | IAA | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2,960 | 304 |
Median incremental investment | $990.50 | $1,169.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,549.31 | $4,826.32 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VESG | IAA | |
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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. | IAA.AX was created on 2007-11-13 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the S&P Asia 50TM Index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of the 50 leading companies listed in China, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan. |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.54 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.67 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.10 %) | TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING (28.59 %) SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS LTD (13.01 %) SK HYNIX INC (8.33 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (26.14 %) Health Care (16.64 %) Financials (15.14 %) | Information Technology (44.48 %) Other (19.76 %) Communication Services (14.24 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (73.05 %) Japan (6.22 %) Switzerland (2.78 %) | Taiwan (35.82 %) China (30.87 %) Korea (21.59 %) |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.29 % |
Key Summary
VESG | IAA | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | iShares |
Tracking index | FTSE Developed ex Australia Choice Index - AUD | S&P Asia 50 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.29 % |
Price | $122.81 | $209.84 |
Size | N/A | $1.800 billion |
10Y return | N/A | 215.60 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.62 % | 2.23 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 13/09/2018 | 10/09/2008 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VESG | IAA | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2,960 | 304 |
Median incremental investment | $990.50 | $1,169.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,549.31 | $4,826.32 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VESG | IAA | |
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VESG | IAA |
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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 |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |