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Compare VHY vs. VEQ
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 Vanguard FTSE Europe Shares ETF (VEQ). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VHY | VEQ | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,558 | 224 |
Median incremental investment | $1,010.50 | $1,008.87 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,250.60 | $2,370.17 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VHY | VEQ | |
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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. | VEQ.AX was created on 2015-12-09 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. Vanguard FTSE Europe Shares ETF seeks to track the return of the FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index (with net dividends reinvested) in Australian dollars, before taking into account fees, expenses and tax. |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (10.26 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (9.79 %) National Australia Bank Ltd. (6.83 %) | Nestle SA (2.78 %) ASML Holding NV (2.40 %) Novo Nordisk A/S Class B (2.14 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (40.37 %) Materials (23.34 %) Energy (10.73 %) | Financials (17.53 %) Industrials (15.69 %) Health Care (14.17 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (99.89 %) China (0.11 %) | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (22.70 %) Switzerland (15.45 %) France (14.02 %) |
Management fee | 0.25 % | 0.35 % |
Key Summary
VHY | VEQ | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Vanguard |
Tracking index | FTSE Australia High Dividend Yield Index - AUD | FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index - AUD - AU Dollar |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.25 % | 0.35 % |
Price | $72.60 | $81.73 |
Size | N/A | N/A |
10Y return | 9.65 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 7.50 % | 2.59 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/05/2011 | 11/12/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VHY | VEQ | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,558 | 224 |
Median incremental investment | $1,010.50 | $1,008.87 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,250.60 | $2,370.17 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VHY | VEQ | |
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VHY | VEQ |
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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 |