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Compare VGAD vs. CNEW
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 MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF (VGAD) and the VanEck China New Economy ETF (CNEW). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGAD | CNEW | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 493 | 48 |
Median incremental investment | $2,030.43 | $706.58 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $8,901.75 | $1,938.30 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VGAD | CNEW | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | The aim of Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF is to track the return of the MSCI World ex-Australia (with net dividends reinvested) before considering fees, expenses, and tax. It also seeks to reduce the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations on the fund's performance by hedging it to the Australian dollar. | CNEW.AX was created on 2018-11-08 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. CNEW.AX gives investors a portfolio of the most fundamentally sound companies in China having the best growth prospects in sectors making up the New Economy, namely technology, health care, consumer staples and consumer discretionary. CNEW.AX aims to provide investment returns, before fees and other costs, which track the performance of the Index. |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.41 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.14 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) | Flaircomm Microelectronics Inc Ordinary Shares - Class A (1.37 %) Gambol Pet Group Co Ltd Class A (1.25 %) MotoMotion China Corp Class A (1.21 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) | Other (36.77 %) Information Technology (30.99 %) Consumer Staples (30.25 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (72.94 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) | |
Management fee | 0.21 % | 0.95 % |
Key Summary
VGAD | CNEW | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | VanEck |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged | CSI MarketGrader China New Economy Index - CNY |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.21 % | 0.95 % |
Price | $107.90 | $6.84 |
Size | N/A | $112.575 million |
10Y return | 110.37 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.46 % | 1.53 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 20/11/2014 | 09/11/2018 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGAD | CNEW | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 493 | 48 |
Median incremental investment | $2,030.43 | $706.58 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $8,901.75 | $1,938.30 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGAD | CNEW | |
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Cons |
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VGAD | CNEW |
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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 |