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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 High Growth Esg ETF (IGRO). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VESG | IGRO | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2,733 | 13 |
Median incremental investment | $990.50 | $761.99 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,071.10 | $3,037.76 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VESG | IGRO | |
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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. | IGRO.AX was created on 2022-08-15 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on target outcome asset allocation. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the various indices of the Underlying Funds |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.54 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.67 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.10 %) | iShares Core MSCI Wld Ex Aus ESG ETF (40.10 %) iShares Core MSCI Australia ESG ETF (30.90 %) iShares Core MSCI Wld ex Aus ESG AUHDETF (18.69 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (26.14 %) Health Care (16.64 %) Financials (15.14 %) | Other (99.98 %) Communication Services (0.02 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (73.05 %) Japan (6.22 %) Switzerland (2.78 %) | United States (48.95 %) Australia (33.58 %) Japan (4.12 %) |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.22 % |
Key Summary
VESG | IGRO | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | iShares |
Tracking index | FTSE Developed ex Australia Choice Index - AUD | 34% MSCI Australia IMI Custom ESG Leaders Index - 43% MSCI World Ex Australia Custom ESG Leaders Index - 13% MSCI World Ex Australia Custom ESG Leaders Index AUD Hedged - 10% Other Benchmark - Benchmark TR Net |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.22 % |
Price | $105.90 | $34.52 |
Size | N/A | $24.106 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.61 % | 2.40 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 13/09/2018 | 16/08/2022 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VESG | IGRO | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2,733 | 13 |
Median incremental investment | $990.50 | $761.99 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,071.10 | $3,037.76 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VESG | IGRO | |
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VESG | IGRO |
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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 |