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Compare VGE vs. XALG
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 Alphinity Global Equity Fund - Active ETF (XALG). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGE | XALG | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,636 | 2 |
Median incremental investment | $1,087.00 | $751.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Daily |
Median total investment | $2,958.00 | $5,662.03 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VGE | XALG | |
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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. | XALG.AX was created on 2015-12-21 by Alphinity. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The Fund aims to outperform its benchmark after costs and over rolling three-year periods. |
Top 3 holdings | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (4.80 %) Tencent Holdings Ltd. (3.68 %) Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (2.83 %) | NVIDIA Corp (6.78 %) Microsoft Corp (6.47 %) JPMorgan Chase & Co (4.85 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (18.89 %) Financials (15.91 %) Information Technology (14.87 %) | Information Technology (40.61 %) Financials (25.24 %) Communication Services (16.73 %) |
Top 3 countries | China (32.04 %) Taiwan (21.80 %) India (19.83 %) | United States (81.41 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (6.36 %) Taiwan (3.43 %) |
Management fee | 0.48 % | 0.75 % |
Key Summary
VGE | XALG | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Alphinity |
Tracking index | FTSE Custom Emerging Markets All Cap China A Inclusion Index | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.48 % | 0.75 % |
Price | $84.26 | $9.89 |
Size | N/A | N/A |
10Y return | 70.33 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.33 % | 6.26 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 21/11/2013 | 16/01/2023 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGE | XALG | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,636 | 2 |
Median incremental investment | $1,087.00 | $751.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Daily |
Median total investment | $2,958.00 | $5,662.03 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGE | XALG | |
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VGE | XALG |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |