Compare AU
Compare VESG vs. VGS
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 ETF (VGS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VESG | VGS | |
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Popularity | Medium | High |
Pearlers invested | 2,177 | 12,100 |
Median incremental investment | $990.50 | $1,073.56 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,665.26 | $3,880.53 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VESG | VGS | |
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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 MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS) seeks to track the performance of the MSCI World ex-Australia index before account fees, expenses and taxes. The index tracks the large and mid-cap stocks from 22 developed markets including the US, UK, Japan, Canada, France, Germany and Israel. |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.54 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.67 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.10 %) | Apple Inc. (5.40 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.13 %) 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 (72.93 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.18 % |
Key Summary
VESG | VGS | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Vanguard |
Tracking index | FTSE Developed ex Australia Choice Index - AUD | MSCI WorldexAustralia Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.18 % |
Price | $104.80 | $142.52 |
Size | N/A | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 162.18 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.68 % | 2.37 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 13/09/2018 | 20/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VESG | VGS | |
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Popularity | Medium | High |
Pearlers invested | 2,177 | 12,100 |
Median incremental investment | $990.50 | $1,073.56 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,665.26 | $3,880.53 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VESG | VGS | |
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VESG | VGS |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |