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Compare VGAD vs. VESG
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 Vanguard Ethically Conscious International Shares Index ETF (VESG). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGAD | VESG | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 611 | 2,815 |
Median incremental investment | $2,001.50 | $990.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $9,930.92 | $3,365.16 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VGAD | VESG | |
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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. | VESG seeks to track the performance of the FTSE Developed ex-Australia Choice Index (with dividends reinvested) before considering any additional fees, expenses, and taxes. |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.41 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.14 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) | Apple Inc. (5.54 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.67 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.10 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) | Information Technology (26.14 %) Health Care (16.64 %) Financials (15.14 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (73.36 %) Japan (5.42 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.70 %) | United States (73.05 %) Japan (6.22 %) Switzerland (2.78 %) |
Management fee | 0.21 % | 0.18 % |
Key Summary
VGAD | VESG | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Vanguard |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged | FTSE Developed ex Australia Choice Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.21 % | 0.18 % |
Price | $130.28 | $116.18 |
Size | $7.095 billion | N/A |
10Y return | 145.35 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.15 % | 1.63 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 20/11/2014 | 13/09/2018 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGAD | VESG | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 611 | 2,815 |
Median incremental investment | $2,001.50 | $990.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $9,930.92 | $3,365.16 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGAD | VESG | |
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VGAD | VESG |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |