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Compare VESG vs. VGAD
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 Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF (VGAD). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VESG | VGAD | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2,319 | 516 |
Median incremental investment | $990.50 | $2,030.93 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,587.95 | $8,607.18 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VESG | VGAD | |
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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. | The aim of Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF is to track the return of the MSCI World ex-Australia (with net dividends reinvested) before considering fees, expenses, and tax. It also seeks to reduce the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations on the fund's performance by hedging it to the Australian dollar. |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.54 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.67 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.10 %) | Apple Inc. (5.41 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.14 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (26.14 %) Health Care (16.64 %) Financials (15.14 %) | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (73.33 %) Japan (6.63 %) Switzerland (2.90 %) | United States (72.94 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.21 % |
Key Summary
VESG | VGAD | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Vanguard |
Tracking index | FTSE Developed ex Australia Choice Index - AUD | MSCI World ex Australia - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.21 % |
Price | $96.66 | $103.83 |
Size | N/A | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 91.53 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.65 % | 3.46 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 13/09/2018 | 20/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VESG | VGAD | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2,319 | 516 |
Median incremental investment | $990.50 | $2,030.93 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,587.95 | $8,607.18 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VESG | VGAD | |
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VESG | VGAD |
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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 |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |