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Compare VNGS vs. IBAL
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 Global Smid Fund (Managed Fund) (VNGS) and the iShares Balanced Esg ETF (IBAL). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VNGS | IBAL | |
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Popularity | N/A | Low |
Pearlers invested | 0 | 1 |
Median incremental investment | $0 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | N/A | Weekly |
Median total investment | $0 | $967.56 |
Average age group | N/A | > 35 |
Key Summary
VNGS | IBAL | |
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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. | IBAL.AX was created on 2022-08-15 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on target outcome asset allocation. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the various indices of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests, in proportion to a Balanced long term Strategic Asset Allocation . |
Top 3 holdings | Monolithic Power Systems Inc (3.37 %) Element Solutions Inc (3.09 %) Cushman & Wakefield PLC (2.66 %) | iShares Core MSCI Wld Ex Aus ESG ETF (20.89 %) iShares Core MSCI Australia ESG ETF (19.85 %) iShares Treasury ETF (19.00 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (21.22 %) Information Technology (19.22 %) Financials (15.49 %) | Other (99.97 %) Communication Services (0.03 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (58.61 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (11.67 %) Japan (4.24 %) | United States (47.38 %) Australia (36.02 %) Japan (3.94 %) |
Management fee | 1.12 % | 0.22 % |
Key Summary
VNGS | IBAL | |
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Issuer | Vaughan | iShares |
Tracking index | MSCI ACWI SMID Cap Index | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 1.12 % | 0.22 % |
Price | $3.28 | $29.32 |
Size | $29.266 million | $12.489 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | - % | 1.30 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 31/05/2022 | 16/08/2022 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VNGS | IBAL | |
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Popularity | N/A | Low |
Pearlers invested | 0 | 1 |
Median incremental investment | $0 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | N/A | Weekly |
Median total investment | $0 | $967.56 |
Average age group | N/A | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VNGS | IBAL | |
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VNGS | IBAL |
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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 |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |