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Compare VGE vs. GEAR
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 FTSE Emerging Markets Shares ETF (VGE) and the Betashares Geared Australian Equities Complex ETF (GEAR). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGE | GEAR | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,775 | 304 |
Median incremental investment | $1,073.50 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,990.79 | $2,392.92 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VGE | GEAR | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets Shares ETF seeks to follow the performance of the FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap China A Inclusion Index in Australian dollars before considering fees, expenses, and tax. It tracks the index's performance with dividends reinvested. | GEAR.AX was created on 2014-04-30 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The ETF currently has 560.88m in AUM and 201 holdings. The Fund aims to provide investors with geared exposure to a diversified portfolio of Australian shares as simply as buying any share on the ASX. As the fund is internally geared, investors do not need to take out margin loans and do not have the possibility of margin calls in relation to their investment in the Fund. |
Top 3 holdings | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (4.80 %) Tencent Holdings Ltd. (3.68 %) Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (2.83 %) | COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (23.28 %) BHP GROUP LTD (22.43 %) WESTPAC BANKING CORP (10.57 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (18.89 %) Financials (15.91 %) Information Technology (14.87 %) | Other (36.19 %) Financials (21.66 %) Materials (11.94 %) |
Top 3 countries | China (32.04 %) Taiwan (21.80 %) India (19.83 %) | Australia (95.42 %) United States (3.04 %) New Zealand (0.60 %) |
Management fee | 0.48 % | 0.008 % |
Key Summary
VGE | GEAR | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | FTSE Custom Emerging Markets All Cap China A Inclusion Index | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.48 % | 0.008 % |
Price | $90.49 | $34.88 |
Size | N/A | $538.032 million |
10Y return | 76.74 % | 93.13 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.35 % | 5.62 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 21/11/2013 | 02/05/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGE | GEAR | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,775 | 304 |
Median incremental investment | $1,073.50 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,990.79 | $2,392.92 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGE | GEAR | |
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Cons |
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VGE | GEAR |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |