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Compare VGS vs. MVW
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 VanEck Australian Equal Weight ETF (MVW). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGS | MVW | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 24,775 | 251 |
Median incremental investment | $1,028.98 | $847.60 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,282.46 | $5,432.73 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VGS | MVW | |
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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. | The fund seeks to track the performance of the MVIS Australia Equal Weight Index before additional fees. |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.40 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.13 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) | Codan Ltd (1.94 %) QBE Insurance Group Ltd (1.54 %) ASX Ltd (1.49 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) | Materials (32.40 %) Energy (30.06 %) Consumer Staples (19.56 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (73.10 %) Japan (5.51 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.67 %) | Australia (100.00 %) |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.35 % |
Key Summary
VGS | MVW | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | VanEck |
Tracking index | MSCI WorldexAustralia Index - AUD | MVIS Australia Equal Weight Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.35 % |
Price | $164.36 | $38.46 |
Size | N/A | $3.260 billion |
10Y return | 198.24 % | 58.79 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.24 % | 3.86 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 20/11/2014 | 06/03/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGS | MVW | |
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Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 24,775 | 251 |
Median incremental investment | $1,028.98 | $847.60 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,282.46 | $5,432.73 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGS | MVW | |
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VGS | MVW |
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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 |