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Compare VESG vs. QAU
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 Betashares Gold Bullion Currency Hedged ETF (QAU). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VESG | QAU | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2,914 | 198 |
Median incremental investment | $990.50 | $996.64 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,484.35 | $1,639.65 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VESG | QAU | |
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Strategy | VESG seeks to track the performance of the FTSE Developed ex-Australia Choice Index (with dividends reinvested) before considering any additional fees, expenses, and taxes. | QAU.AX was created on 2011-05-03 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on gold commodities. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return, before fees and expenses, that closely tracks the performance of the price of gold bullion, with a currency hedge against movements in the AUD/USD exchange rate. |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.54 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.67 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.10 %) | AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (0 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (0 %) LONDON GOLD MARKET FIXING LTD GOLD BULLION GOLD BULLION (99.71 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (26.14 %) Health Care (16.64 %) Financials (15.14 %) | Other (66.71 %) Communication Services (33.29 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (73.05 %) Japan (6.22 %) Switzerland (2.78 %) | |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.59 % |
Key Summary
VESG | QAU | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | FTSE Developed ex Australia Choice Index - AUD | LBMA Gold Price AM ($/ozt) |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.59 % |
Price | $120.15 | $32.15 |
Size | N/A | $1.141 billion |
10Y return | N/A | 129.15 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.64 % | 2.42 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 13/09/2018 | 04/05/2011 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VESG | QAU | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2,914 | 198 |
Median incremental investment | $990.50 | $996.64 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,484.35 | $1,639.65 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VESG | QAU | |
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VESG | QAU |
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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 |