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Compare VESG vs. YMAX
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 Aus Top 20 Eqy Yield Max Complex ETF (YMAX). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VESG | YMAX | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2,832 | 85 |
Median incremental investment | $990.50 | $1,036.81 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,367.48 | $3,932.78 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VESG | YMAX | |
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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. | YMAX.AX was created on 2012-11-22 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The ETF currently has 648.3m in AUM and 20 holdings. YMAX.AX aims to generate attractive quarterly income and reduce the volatility of portfolio returns by implementing an equity income investment strategy over a portfolio of the 20 largest blue-chip shares listed on the ASX. YMAX.AX does not aim to track an index. |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.54 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.67 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.10 %) | ALLE AU 06/18/26 C53.01 (0 %) ANZ AU 06/18/26 C37 (0 %) AS51 06/18/26 C8850 (0 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (26.14 %) Health Care (16.64 %) Financials (15.14 %) | Financials (44.88 %) Materials (16.70 %) Consumer Discretionary (8.57 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (73.05 %) Japan (6.22 %) Switzerland (2.78 %) | Australia (100.00 %) |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.76 % |
Key Summary
VESG | YMAX | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | FTSE Developed ex Australia Choice Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.76 % |
Price | $115.41 | $7.33 |
Size | N/A | $671.197 million |
10Y return | N/A | -19.18 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.63 % | 8.02 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 13/09/2018 | 26/11/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VESG | YMAX | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2,832 | 85 |
Median incremental investment | $990.50 | $1,036.81 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,367.48 | $3,932.78 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VESG | YMAX | |
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VESG | YMAX |
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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 |