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Compare VETH vs. XMET

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

Vanguard Ethically Conscious Australian Shares ETF

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Overview
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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 BetaShares Energy Transition Metals ETF (XMET). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VETH

XMET

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

799

29

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$1,007.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,358.65

$1,086.36

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Key Summary

VETH

XMET

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.

XMET.AX was created on 2022-10-26 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on materials equity. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return that aims to track the performance of the Nasdaq Sprott Energy Transition Materials Select Index, before taking into account fees and expenses

Top 3 holdings

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (10.17 %)

CSL Ltd. (9.69 %)

National Australia Bank Ltd. (5.54 %)

FIRST QUANTUM MINERALS LTD (6.03 %)

WHEATON PRECIOUS METALS CORP (5.85 %)

SOUTHERN COPPER CORP (5.64 %)

Top 3 industries

Financials (34.37 %)

Materials (18.25 %)

Health Care (13.54 %)

Other (65.48 %)

Materials (34.38 %)

Information Technology (0.14 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (98.46 %)

New Zealand (1.54 %)

Canada (36.79 %)

Australia (17.96 %)

United States (17.25 %)

Management fee

0.17 %

0.69 %


Key Summary

VETH

XMET

Issuer

Vanguard

BetaShares

Tracking index

FTSE Australia 300 Choice Index

Nasdaq Sprott Energy Transition Materials Select Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.17 %

0.69 %

Price

$66.94

$8.09

Size

N/A

$25.654 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

3.73 %

0.37 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

13/10/2020

27/10/2022

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VETH

XMET

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

799

29

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$1,007.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,358.65

$1,086.36

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

VETH

XMET

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Higher exposure to US market

Cons

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

VETH

XMET

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower exposure to AU market

Lower exposure to US market

Higher exposure to US market

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield

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