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Compare WEMG vs. VESG
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 SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Carbon Control Fund (WEMG) and the Vanguard Ethically Conscious International Shares Index ETF (VESG). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
WEMG | VESG | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 4 | 2,204 |
Median incremental investment | $3,000.00 | $990.50 |
Median investment frequency | Weekly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,357.90 | $2,676.70 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
WEMG | VESG | |
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Strategy | WEMG.AX was created on 2013-11-11 by SPDR. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The SPDR S&P Emerging Market Fund seeks to closely track, before fees and expenses, the returns of the S&P Emerging Markets LargeMidCap Index. | VESG seeks to track the performance of the FTSE Developed ex-Australia Choice Index (with dividends reinvested) before considering any additional fees, expenses, and taxes. |
Top 3 holdings | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (8.12 %) Alibaba Group Holding Ltd Ordinary Shares (2.65 %) HDFC Bank Ltd (1.67 %) | Apple Inc. (5.54 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.67 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.10 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (50.02 %) Other (25.29 %) Consumer Discretionary (11.87 %) | Information Technology (26.14 %) Health Care (16.64 %) Financials (15.14 %) |
Top 3 countries | China (30.97 %) Taiwan (23.47 %) India (20.15 %) | United States (73.33 %) Japan (6.63 %) Switzerland (2.90 %) |
Management fee | 0.35 % | 0.18 % |
Key Summary
WEMG | VESG | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | SPDR | Vanguard |
Tracking index | S&P Emerging LargeMidCap AUD Index - AUD | FTSE Developed ex Australia Choice Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.35 % | 0.18 % |
Price | $25.83 | $102.62 |
Size | $22.133 million | N/A |
10Y return | 52.39 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.46 % | 1.66 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 04/11/2013 | 13/09/2018 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
WEMG | VESG | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 4 | 2,204 |
Median incremental investment | $3,000.00 | $990.50 |
Median investment frequency | Weekly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,357.90 | $2,676.70 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
WEMG | VESG | |
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WEMG | VESG |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |