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Compare VEU vs. IGB
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 All-World Ex-US Shares Index ETF (VEU) and the Bloomberg AusBond Treasury (IGB). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VEU | IGB | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2,304 | 4 |
Median incremental investment | $1,200.27 | $829.08 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,266.50 | $1,840.72 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VEU | IGB | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | Vanguard All-World ex-U.S. Shares Index ETF seeks to track the return of the FTSE All-World ex-US Index before accounting for fees, expenses, and tax. It aims to provide exposure to both the developed and emerging markets with the fund. | IGB.AX was created on 2012-03-12 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of the Australian bond market and is comprised of fixed income securities issued by the Australian Treasury. |
Top 3 holdings | Nestle SA (1.31 %) ASML Holding NV (1.00 %) Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (0.98 %) | AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (5.50 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (5.37 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (5.32 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (17.94 %) Industrials (12.80 %) Consumer Discretionary (10.11 %) | Other (99.83 %) Communication Services (0.17 %) |
Top 3 countries | Japan (15.79 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (8.85 %) China (8.33 %) | |
Management fee | 0.08 % | 0.26 % |
Key Summary
VEU | IGB | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | iShares |
Tracking index | FTSE All-World ex US Index | Bloomberg AusBond Treasury (0+Y) |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.08 % | 0.26 % |
Price | $91.82 | $96.25 |
Size | $18.195 million | $373.135 million |
10Y return | 60.92 % | -10.00 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.47 % | 1.75 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/05/2009 | 14/03/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VEU | IGB | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2,304 | 4 |
Median incremental investment | $1,200.27 | $829.08 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,266.50 | $1,840.72 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VEU | IGB | |
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Cons |
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VEU | IGB |
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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 |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |