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Compare VHY vs. IEU
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 Australian Shares High Yield ETF (VHY) and the iShares Europe ETF (IEU). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VHY | IEU | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 3,816 | 175 |
Median incremental investment | $998.50 | $1,047.36 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,523.00 | $2,517.58 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VHY | IEU | |
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Strategy | VHY.AX was created on 2011-05-23 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on high dividend yield equity. Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF seeks to track the return of the FTSE Australia High Dividend Yield Index before taking into account fees, expenses and tax. | IEU.AX was created on 2000-07-25 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the S&P Europe 350TM Index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of large capitalisation equities and covers 16 major developed European markets |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (10.26 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (9.79 %) National Australia Bank Ltd. (6.83 %) | ASML HOLDING NV (4.07 %) HSBC HOLDINGS PLC (2.30 %) ASTRAZENECA PLC (2.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (40.37 %) Materials (23.34 %) Energy (10.73 %) | Other (99.93 %) Communication Services (0.07 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (22.55 %) Switzerland (14.59 %) Germany (14.45 %) |
Management fee | 0.25 % | 0.59 % |
Key Summary
VHY | IEU | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | iShares |
Tracking index | FTSE Australia High Dividend Yield Index - AUD | S&P Europe 350 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.25 % | 0.59 % |
Price | $84.10 | $96.83 |
Size | $8.115 billion | $1.300 billion |
10Y return | 46.18 % | 94.20 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.87 % | 3.27 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/05/2011 | 10/10/2007 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VHY | IEU | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 3,816 | 175 |
Median incremental investment | $998.50 | $1,047.36 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,523.00 | $2,517.58 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VHY | IEU | |
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VHY | IEU |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |