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Compare VNGS vs. IKO
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 iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (IKO). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VNGS | IKO | |
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Popularity | N/A | Low |
Pearlers invested | 0 | 21 |
Median incremental investment | $0 | $995.90 |
Median investment frequency | N/A | Monthly |
Median total investment | $0 | $1,460.70 |
Average age group | N/A | > 35 |
Key Summary
VNGS | IKO | |
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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. | IKO.AX was created on 2000-05-09 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the MSCI Korea 25/50 Index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of Korean large-, mid- & small- capitalisation companies |
Top 3 holdings | Element Solutions Inc (3.37 %) Fujikura Ltd (3.16 %) Cushman & Wakefield PLC (3.13 %) | SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS LTD (22.54 %) SK HYNIX INC (10.40 %) KB FINANCIAL GROUP INC (3.13 %) |
Top 3 industries | Industrials (30.86 %) Financials (18.02 %) Other (13.83 %) | Information Technology (36.22 %) Industrials (20.26 %) Financials (14.10 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (58.61 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (11.67 %) Japan (4.24 %) | Korea (100.00 %) |
Management fee | 1.12 % | 0.59 % |
Key Summary
VNGS | IKO | |
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Issuer | Vaughan | iShares |
Tracking index | MSCI ACWI SMID Cap Index | MSCI Korea 25/50 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 1.12 % | 0.59 % |
Price | $3.60 | $146.07 |
Size | $42.439 million | $114.887 million |
10Y return | N/A | 99.96 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.13 % | 1.26 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 31/05/2022 | 15/11/2007 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VNGS | IKO | |
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Popularity | N/A | Low |
Pearlers invested | 0 | 21 |
Median incremental investment | $0 | $995.90 |
Median investment frequency | N/A | Monthly |
Median total investment | $0 | $1,460.70 |
Average age group | N/A | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VNGS | IKO | |
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VNGS | IKO |
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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 |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |