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Compare VESG vs. QHAL
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 MSCI International Quality (Aud Hedged) ETF (QHAL). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VESG | QHAL | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2,581 | 58 |
Median incremental investment | $990.50 | $871.81 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,161.76 | $4,643.10 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VESG | QHAL | |
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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. | QHAL.AX was created on 2019-03-21 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. QHAL.AX seeks to provide investors with access to a diversified portfolio of quality international companies from developed markets (ex-Australia) hedged into Australian dollars with the aim of providing investment returns, before fees and other costs, which track the performance of the Index. |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.54 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.67 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.10 %) | Vaneck Msci International Quality Etf (101.16 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (26.14 %) Health Care (16.64 %) Financials (15.14 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (73.33 %) Japan (6.63 %) Switzerland (2.90 %) | United States (77.72 %) Switzerland (4.96 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (4.17 %) |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.43 % |
Key Summary
VESG | QHAL | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | VanEck |
Tracking index | FTSE Developed ex Australia Choice Index - AUD | MSCI World ex Australia Quality 100% Hedged to AUD Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.43 % |
Price | $113.86 | $52.01 |
Size | N/A | $2.181 billion |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.60 % | 2.03 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 13/09/2018 | 25/03/2019 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VESG | QHAL | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2,581 | 58 |
Median incremental investment | $990.50 | $871.81 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,161.76 | $4,643.10 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VESG | QHAL | |
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VESG | QHAL |
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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 |