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Compare VGS vs. VEU
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 Vanguard All-World Ex-US Shares Index ETF (VEU). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGS | VEU | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | High | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 15,132 | 2,674 |
Median incremental investment | $1,057.94 | $1,193.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,627.26 | $4,576.50 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VGS | VEU | |
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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. | Vanguard All-World ex-U.S. Shares Index ETF seeks to track the return of the FTSE All-World ex-US Index before accounting for fees, expenses, and tax. It aims to provide exposure to both the developed and emerging markets with the fund. |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.40 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.13 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) | Nestle SA (1.31 %) ASML Holding NV (1.00 %) Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (0.98 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) | Financials (17.94 %) Industrials (12.80 %) Consumer Discretionary (10.11 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (72.93 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) | Japan (15.79 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (8.85 %) China (8.33 %) |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.04 % |
Key Summary
VGS | VEU | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Vanguard |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia Index - AUD | FTSE All-World ex US Index |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.04 % |
Price | $139.28 | $101.10 |
Size | N/A | $19.974 million |
10Y return | 137.28 % | 57.01 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.46 % | 2.68 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 20/11/2014 | 08/05/2009 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGS | VEU | |
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Popularity | High | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 15,132 | 2,674 |
Median incremental investment | $1,057.94 | $1,193.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,627.26 | $4,576.50 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGS | VEU | |
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VGS | VEU |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |