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Compare VGE vs. QUAL
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 MSCI Global 'Quality' (ex-AUS) (QUAL). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGE | QUAL | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 887 | 1,281 |
Median incremental investment | $1,093.50 | $856.72 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,077.24 | $3,410.40 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VGE | QUAL | |
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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. | QUAL's key objective is to invest in high-quality companies that have outperformed the market over the long term compared to global equity benchmarks. |
Top 3 holdings | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (4.80 %) Tencent Holdings Ltd. (3.68 %) Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (2.83 %) | Apple Inc (5.44 %) Meta Platforms Inc Class A (5.28 %) Microsoft Corp (5.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (18.89 %) Financials (15.91 %) Information Technology (14.87 %) | Information Technology (42.60 %) Health Care (21.41 %) Communication Services (21.39 %) |
Top 3 countries | China (28.87 %) India (24.00 %) Taiwan (19.40 %) | United States (77.74 %) Switzerland (4.98 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (4.22 %) |
Management fee | 0.48 % | 0.4 % |
Key Summary
VGE | QUAL | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | VanEck |
Tracking index | FTSE Custom Emerging Markets All Cap China A Inclusion Index | MSCI World ex Australia Quality Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.48 % | 0.4 % |
Price | $80.98 | $58.80 |
Size | N/A | $6.842 billion |
10Y return | 51.11 % | 260.74 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.29 % | 1.85 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 21/11/2013 | 31/10/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGE | QUAL | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 887 | 1,281 |
Median incremental investment | $1,093.50 | $856.72 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,077.24 | $3,410.40 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGE | QUAL | |
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VGE | QUAL |
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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 |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |