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Compare VGS vs. IIGF
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 MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS) and the Intelligent Investor Eq Growth Fund Active ETF (IIGF). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGS | IIGF | |
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Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 19,592 | 12 |
Median incremental investment | $1,043.32 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,895.25 | $2,469.74 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VGS | IIGF | |
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Strategy | 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. | IIGF.AX was created on 2020-10-05 by Intelligent Investor . The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The portfolio aims to achieve a return of 2% above the S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index p.a. over five year rolling periods with minimal turnover to allow returns to compound in a favourable tax environment. |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.40 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.13 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) | ResMed Inc Chess Depository Interest (5.60 %) Mineral Resources Ltd (5.59 %) New Hope Corp Ltd (5.14 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) | Other (45.06 %) Energy (13.21 %) Consumer Discretionary (7.98 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (72.93 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) | Australia (86.90 %) New Zealand (7.31 %) United States (5.79 %) |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.97 % |
Key Summary
VGS | IIGF | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Intelligent Investor |
Tracking index | MSCI WorldexAustralia Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.97 % |
Price | $155.81 | $3.22 |
Size | N/A | $93.913 million |
10Y return | 180.59 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.32 % | 5.59 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 20/11/2014 | 05/10/2020 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGS | IIGF | |
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Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 19,592 | 12 |
Median incremental investment | $1,043.32 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,895.25 | $2,469.74 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGS | IIGF | |
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VGS | IIGF |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |