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Compare VESG vs. QRE
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 Australian Resources Sector ETF (QRE). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VESG | QRE | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2,286 | 85 |
Median incremental investment | $990.50 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,510.04 | $1,772.62 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VESG | QRE | |
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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. | QRE.AX was created on 2010-12-10 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on theme equity. The ETF currently has 250.72m in AUM and 46 holdings. QRE.AX aims to track the performance an index (before fees and expenses) comprising the largest ASX-listed companies in the resources sector, including BHP, Rio Tinto, Woodside Petroleum and more. |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.54 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.67 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.10 %) | S&P/ASX 200 R IDX MAR25 (0 %) BHP GROUP LTD (38.72 %) WOODSIDE ENERGY GROUP LTD (9.42 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (26.14 %) Health Care (16.64 %) Financials (15.14 %) | Materials (75.40 %) Energy (17.78 %) Other (6.82 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (73.33 %) Japan (6.63 %) Switzerland (2.90 %) | Australia (97.20 %) United States (2.39 %) China (0.41 %) |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.34 % |
Key Summary
VESG | QRE | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | FTSE Developed ex Australia Choice Index - AUD | Solactive Australia Resources Sector Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Gross |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.34 % |
Price | $96.88 | $6.84 |
Size | N/A | $246.640 million |
10Y return | N/A | 48.70 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.66 % | 9.10 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 13/09/2018 | 15/12/2010 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VESG | QRE | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2,286 | 85 |
Median incremental investment | $990.50 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,510.04 | $1,772.62 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VESG | QRE | |
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VESG | QRE |
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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 |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |