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Compare VEU 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 All-World Ex-US Shares Index ETF (VEU) 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
VEU | VGS | |
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Popularity | Medium | High |
Pearlers invested | 2,580 | 14,554 |
Median incremental investment | $1,199.56 | $1,061.51 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,352.48 | $3,497.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VEU | VGS | |
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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. | 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 | Nestle SA (1.31 %) ASML Holding NV (1.00 %) Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (0.98 %) | Apple Inc. (5.40 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.13 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (17.94 %) Industrials (12.80 %) Consumer Discretionary (10.11 %) | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) |
Top 3 countries | Japan (15.79 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (8.85 %) China (8.33 %) | United States (72.93 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.18 % |
Key Summary
VEU | VGS | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Vanguard |
Tracking index | FTSE All-World ex US Index | MSCI WorldexAustralia Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.18 % |
Price | $98.92 | $134.50 |
Size | $17.982 million | N/A |
10Y return | 52.07 % | 132.94 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.56 % | 2.46 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/05/2009 | 20/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VEU | VGS | |
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Popularity | Medium | High |
Pearlers invested | 2,580 | 14,554 |
Median incremental investment | $1,199.56 | $1,061.51 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,352.48 | $3,497.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VEU | VGS | |
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VEU | VGS |
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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 |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |