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Compare VESG vs. STW
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 State Street SPDR S&P/ASX 200 ETF (STW). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VESG | STW | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2,773 | 411 |
Median incremental investment | $990.50 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,146.50 | $5,130.45 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VESG | STW | |
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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. | STW.AX was created on 2001-08-24 by State Street . The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The ETF currently has 6422.33m in AUM and 204 holdings. The Investment Objective of State Street SPDR S&P/ASX 200 ETF is to match the performance of its Index before fees and other costs. |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.54 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.67 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.10 %) | Commonwealth Bank of Australia (10.95 %) BHP Group Ltd (10.28 %) Westpac Banking Corp (4.99 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (26.14 %) Health Care (16.64 %) Financials (15.14 %) | Financials (54.95 %) Materials (16.65 %) Health Care (10.33 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (73.05 %) Japan (6.22 %) Switzerland (2.78 %) | Australia (95.26 %) United States (3.26 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (0.54 %) |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0 % |
Key Summary
VESG | STW | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | State Street |
Tracking index | FTSE Developed ex Australia Choice Index - AUD | S&P ASX 200 |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0 % |
Price | $108.50 | $78.93 |
Size | N/A | $6.367 billion |
10Y return | N/A | 60.17 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.63 % | 4.38 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 13/09/2018 | 27/08/2001 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VESG | STW | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2,773 | 411 |
Median incremental investment | $990.50 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,146.50 | $5,130.45 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VESG | STW | |
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VESG | STW |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher 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 |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |