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Compare VESG vs. IXJ
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 Global Healthcare ETF (IXJ). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VESG | IXJ | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2,914 | 373 |
Median incremental investment | $990.50 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,484.35 | $1,983.80 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VESG | IXJ | |
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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. | IXJ.AX was created on 2001-11-13 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on health care equity. IXJ.AX tracks a market-cap-weighted index of global health care companies. |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.54 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.67 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.10 %) | ISHARES GLOBAL HEALTHCARE ETF TRUS (99.97 %) USD CASH (0.10 %) USD/AUD (0.00 %) |
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 (71.77 %) Switzerland (9.51 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (5.59 %) |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.46 % |
Key Summary
VESG | IXJ | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | iShares |
Tracking index | FTSE Developed ex Australia Choice Index - AUD | S&P Global 1200 Healthcare Sector Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.46 % |
Price | $120.15 | $141.70 |
Size | N/A | $1.450 billion |
10Y return | N/A | 108.67 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.64 % | 1.32 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 13/09/2018 | 11/03/2009 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VESG | IXJ | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2,914 | 373 |
Median incremental investment | $990.50 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,484.35 | $1,983.80 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VESG | IXJ | |
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VESG | IXJ |
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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 |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |