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Compare VGE vs. VGS
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 Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGE | VGS | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 886 | 11,919 |
Median incremental investment | $1,093.50 | $1,075.31 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,065.84 | $3,926.72 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VGE | VGS | |
|---|---|---|
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. | Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS) seeks to track the performance of the MSCI World ex-Australia index before account fees, expenses and taxes. The index tracks the large and mid-cap stocks from 22 developed markets including the US, UK, Japan, Canada, France, Germany and Israel. |
Top 3 holdings | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (4.80 %) Tencent Holdings Ltd. (3.68 %) Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (2.83 %) | Apple Inc. (5.40 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.13 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (18.89 %) Financials (15.91 %) Information Technology (14.87 %) | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) |
Top 3 countries | China (28.87 %) India (24.00 %) Taiwan (19.40 %) | United States (72.93 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) |
Management fee | 0.48 % | 0.18 % |
Key Summary
VGE | VGS | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Vanguard |
Tracking index | FTSE Custom Emerging Markets All Cap China A Inclusion Index | MSCI WorldexAustralia Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.48 % | 0.18 % |
Price | $80.98 | $140.30 |
Size | N/A | N/A |
10Y return | 51.17 % | 168.77 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.29 % | 2.37 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 21/11/2013 | 20/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGE | VGS | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 886 | 11,919 |
Median incremental investment | $1,093.50 | $1,075.31 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,065.84 | $3,926.72 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGE | VGS | |
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Cons |
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VGE | VGS |
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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 |