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Compare VESG vs. MOAT
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 VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VESG | MOAT | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2,731 | 559 |
Median incremental investment | $990.50 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,963.80 | $3,977.49 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VESG | MOAT | |
|---|---|---|
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. | The key objective of the MOAT fund is to track the performance of the Morningstar Wide Moat Focus NR AUD Index before considering any fees, expenses, and taxes. |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.54 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.67 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.10 %) | Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc (3.47 %) Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (3.04 %) IDEX Corp (2.94 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (26.14 %) Health Care (16.64 %) Financials (15.14 %) | Industrials (30.90 %) Information Technology (30.56 %) Other (18.38 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (73.05 %) Japan (6.22 %) Switzerland (2.78 %) | United States (97.57 %) Netherlands (2.43 %) |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.49 % |
Key Summary
VESG | MOAT | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | VanEck |
Tracking index | FTSE Developed ex Australia Choice Index - AUD | Morningstar Wide Moat Focus Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.49 % |
Price | $104.16 | $121.83 |
Size | N/A | $957.260 million |
10Y return | N/A | 202.68 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.61 % | 5.77 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 13/09/2018 | 26/06/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VESG | MOAT | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2,731 | 559 |
Median incremental investment | $990.50 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,963.80 | $3,977.49 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VESG | MOAT | |
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VESG | MOAT |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |