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Compare VETH vs. IKO
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 Australian Shares ETF (VETH) and the iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (IKO). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VETH | IKO | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,095 | 75 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,690.40 | $1,852.00 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VETH | IKO | |
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Strategy | VETH.AX was created on 2020-10-12 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. Vanguard Ethically Conscious Australian Shares ETF seeks to track the return ofthe FTSE Australia 300 Choice Index before taking into account fees, expenses and tax. | IKO.AX was created on 2000-05-09 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the MSCI Korea 25/50 Index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of Korean large-, mid- & small- capitalisation companies |
Top 3 holdings | Commonwealth Bank of Australia (10.17 %) CSL Ltd. (9.69 %) National Australia Bank Ltd. (5.54 %) | SK HYNIX INC (22.79 %) SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS LTD (22.44 %) SK SQUARE LTD (2.79 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (34.37 %) Materials (18.25 %) Health Care (13.54 %) | Information Technology (36.22 %) Industrials (20.26 %) Financials (14.10 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (99.36 %) China (0.34 %) United States (0.22 %) | Korea (100.00 %) |
Management fee | 0.17 % | 0.59 % |
Key Summary
VETH | IKO | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | iShares |
Tracking index | FTSE Australia 300 Choice Index | MSCI Korea 25/50 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.17 % | 0.59 % |
Price | $70.82 | $232.28 |
Size | N/A | $179.054 million |
10Y return | N/A | 210.78 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.47 % | 2.15 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 13/10/2020 | 15/11/2007 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VETH | IKO | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,095 | 75 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,690.40 | $1,852.00 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VETH | IKO | |
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VETH | IKO |
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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 |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |