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Compare VGE vs. ISEC
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 S&P/ASX Bank Bills Enhanced Cash (ISEC). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGE | ISEC | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 886 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $1,093.50 | $1,096.75 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,065.84 | $1,207.44 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VGE | ISEC | |
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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. | ISEC.AX was created on 2017-06-02 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. The Fund aims to provide investors with performance, before fees and expenses, in excess of the performance of an index comprised of Australian bank bills. |
Top 3 holdings | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (4.80 %) Tencent Holdings Ltd. (3.68 %) Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (2.83 %) | RBC MONEY MARKET 11AM (11.99 %) UNITED OVERSEAS BANK LTD (SYDNEY B (7.66 %) OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORPORATIO (5.81 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (18.89 %) Financials (15.91 %) Information Technology (14.87 %) | Other (99.33 %) Communication Services (0.87 %) Consumer Discretionary (0.67 %) |
Top 3 countries | China (28.87 %) India (24.00 %) Taiwan (19.40 %) | |
Management fee | 0.48 % | 0.12 % |
Key Summary
VGE | ISEC | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | iShares |
Tracking index | FTSE Custom Emerging Markets All Cap China A Inclusion Index | S&P/ASX Bank Bill Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.48 % | 0.12 % |
Price | $80.68 | $100.62 |
Size | N/A | $246.959 million |
10Y return | 50.61 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.29 % | 2.07 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 21/11/2013 | 06/06/2017 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGE | ISEC | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 886 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $1,093.50 | $1,096.75 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,065.84 | $1,207.44 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGE | ISEC | |
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VGE | ISEC |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |