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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 Global X Morningstar Global Technology ETF (TECH). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGS | TECH | |
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Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 15,150 | 181 |
Median incremental investment | $1,057.91 | $721.08 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,628.04 | $2,274.40 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VGS | TECH | |
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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 Global X Morningstar Global Technology ETF (TECH: ASX) seeks to track the performance of the Morningstar Developed Markets Technology Moat Focus Index before considering any fees, expenses, or taxes. |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.40 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.13 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) | Adyen NV (4.50 %) Sony Group Corp (4.48 %) Monolithic Power Systems Inc (4.39 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) | Information Technology (67.69 %) Financials (11.64 %) Consumer Discretionary (10.83 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (72.93 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) | United States (76.16 %) Netherlands (7.48 %) Japan (5.55 %) |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.45 % |
Key Summary
VGS | TECH | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Global X |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia Index - AUD | Morningstar Developed Markets Technology Moat Focus Index - USD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.45 % |
Price | $139.18 | $113.72 |
Size | N/A | $373.362 million |
10Y return | 138.94 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.46 % | 7.45 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 20/11/2014 | 11/04/2017 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGS | TECH | |
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Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 15,150 | 181 |
Median incremental investment | $1,057.91 | $721.08 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,628.04 | $2,274.40 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGS | TECH | |
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VGS | TECH |
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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 |