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Compare VGE vs. IVE
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 iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (IVE). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGE | IVE | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,129 | 48 |
Median incremental investment | $1,100.00 | $1,610.46 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,031.20 | $4,039.50 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VGE | IVE | |
|---|---|---|
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. | IVE.AX was created on 2001-08-14 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the MSCI EAFE Index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of stocks from Europe, Australasia and the Far East and may include large- or mid-capitalisation companies. |
Top 3 holdings | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (4.80 %) Tencent Holdings Ltd. (3.68 %) Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (2.83 %) | ASML Holding NV (2.39 %) Moelis & Company (1.49 %) SHELL PLC - ADS (1.23 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (18.89 %) Financials (15.91 %) Information Technology (14.87 %) | Other (99.86 %) Communication Services (0.14 %) |
Top 3 countries | China (28.87 %) India (24.00 %) Taiwan (19.40 %) | United States (99.97 %) |
Management fee | 0.48 % | 0.32 % |
Key Summary
VGE | IVE | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | iShares |
Tracking index | FTSE Custom Emerging Markets All Cap China A Inclusion Index | MSCI EAFE |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.48 % | 0.32 % |
Price | $84.96 | $134.65 |
Size | N/A | $590.957 million |
10Y return | 39.58 % | 52.20 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.37 % | 2.65 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 21/11/2013 | 10/10/2007 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGE | IVE | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,129 | 48 |
Median incremental investment | $1,100.00 | $1,610.46 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,031.20 | $4,039.50 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGE | IVE | |
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Cons |
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VGE | IVE |
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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 |