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Compare VESG vs. MQAE
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 Macquarie Core Australian Equity Active ETF (MQAE). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VESG | MQAE | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2,584 | 20 |
Median incremental investment | $990.50 | $1,146.75 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,146.92 | $2,534.70 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VESG | MQAE | |
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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. | MQAE.AX was created on 2024-05-13 by Macquarie. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The Fund aims to outperform the S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index (Index) over the medium to long term (before fees). |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.54 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.67 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.10 %) | Commonwealth Bank of Australia (9.59 %) BHP Group Ltd (7.09 %) Westpac Banking Corp (4.33 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (26.14 %) Health Care (16.64 %) Financials (15.14 %) | Financials (57.24 %) Materials (14.95 %) Health Care (9.85 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (73.33 %) Japan (6.63 %) Switzerland (2.90 %) | |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.03 % |
Key Summary
VESG | MQAE | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Macquarie |
Tracking index | FTSE Developed ex Australia Choice Index - AUD | S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.03 % |
Price | $112.39 | $11.90 |
Size | N/A | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.60 % | 0.90 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 13/09/2018 | 14/05/2024 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VESG | MQAE | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2,584 | 20 |
Median incremental investment | $990.50 | $1,146.75 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,146.92 | $2,534.70 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VESG | MQAE | |
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VESG | MQAE |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
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 |