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Compare VNGS vs. DRGN
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 Vaughan Nelson Glb Equity Smid Fund - Active ETF (VNGS) and the Global X China Tech ETF (DRGN). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VNGS | DRGN | |
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Popularity | N/A | Low |
Pearlers invested | 0 | 112 |
Median incremental investment | $0 | $1,493.50 |
Median investment frequency | N/A | Monthly |
Median total investment | $0 | $2,217.06 |
Average age group | N/A | > 35 |
Key Summary
VNGS | DRGN | |
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Strategy | VNGS.AX was created on 2022-06-01 by Vaughan. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on extended market equity. The Fund aims to outperform the MSCI ACWI SMID Cap Index (after fees and expenses and before taxes) on a rolling five-year basis. | DRGN.AX was created on 2025-05-06 by Global X. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on information technology equity. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide investors with a return that (before fees and expenses) tracks the performance of the Global X China Tech 20 Index (the Index). |
Top 3 holdings | Element Solutions Inc (3.37 %) Fujikura Ltd (3.16 %) Cushman & Wakefield PLC (3.13 %) | Alibaba Group Holding Ltd Ordinary Shares (10.59 %) Hygon Information Technology Co Ltd Class A (8.50 %) Tencent Holdings Ltd (8.17 %) |
Top 3 industries | Industrials (30.86 %) Financials (18.02 %) Other (13.83 %) | Information Technology (49.65 %) Consumer Discretionary (17.81 %) Financials (11.33 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (58.61 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (11.67 %) Japan (4.24 %) | |
Management fee | 1.12 % | 0 % |
Key Summary
VNGS | DRGN | |
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Issuer | Vaughan | Global X |
Tracking index | MSCI ACWI SMID Cap Index | Global X China Tech 20 Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 1.12 % | 0 % |
Price | $3.66 | $13.12 |
Size | $41.652 million | $51.628 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.13 % | - % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 31/05/2022 | 07/05/2025 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VNGS | DRGN | |
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Popularity | N/A | Low |
Pearlers invested | 0 | 112 |
Median incremental investment | $0 | $1,493.50 |
Median investment frequency | N/A | Monthly |
Median total investment | $0 | $2,217.06 |
Average age group | N/A | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VNGS | DRGN | |
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VNGS | DRGN |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |