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Compare VESG vs. VGE
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 FTSE Emerging Markets Shares ETF (VGE). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VESG | VGE | |
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Popularity | Medium | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 2,933 | 2,071 |
Median incremental investment | $990.83 | $1,059.76 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,422.00 | $3,045.90 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VESG | VGE | |
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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. | Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets Shares ETF seeks to follow the performance of the FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap China A Inclusion Index in Australian dollars before considering fees, expenses, and tax. It tracks the index's performance with dividends reinvested. |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.54 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.67 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.10 %) | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (4.80 %) Tencent Holdings Ltd. (3.68 %) Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (2.83 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (26.14 %) Health Care (16.64 %) Financials (15.14 %) | Other (18.89 %) Financials (15.91 %) Information Technology (14.87 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (73.05 %) Japan (6.22 %) Switzerland (2.78 %) | China (32.04 %) Taiwan (21.80 %) India (19.83 %) |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.48 % |
Key Summary
VESG | VGE | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Vanguard |
Tracking index | FTSE Developed ex Australia Choice Index - AUD | FTSE Custom Emerging Markets All Cap China A Inclusion Index |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.48 % |
Price | $118.50 | $92.81 |
Size | N/A | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 67.26 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.64 % | 2.36 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 13/09/2018 | 21/11/2013 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VESG | VGE | |
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Popularity | Medium | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 2,933 | 2,071 |
Median incremental investment | $990.83 | $1,059.76 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,422.00 | $3,045.90 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VESG | VGE | |
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VESG | VGE |
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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 |