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Compare WVOL vs. ASAO

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

iShares MSCI World Ex Aust Minimum Volatility ETF

ASX

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Overview
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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 iShares MSCI World Ex Aust Minimum Volatility ETF (WVOL) and the Abrdn Sust Asian Opportunities Active ETF (ASAO). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

WVOL

ASAO

Popularity

Low

N/A

Pearlers invested

5

0

Median incremental investment

$3,504.92

$0

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

N/A

Median total investment

$4,864.65

$0

Average age group

> 35

N/A


Key Summary

WVOL

ASAO

Strategy

WVOL.AX was created on 2016-10-11 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The ETF currently has 122.59m in AUM and 381 holdings. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the MSCI World Minimum Volatility (AUD) Index, before fees and expenses.

ASAO.AX was created on 2022-10-17 by abrdn. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. To provide investors with high capital growth over the medium to long term (3-5 years) by seeking exposure to the Asian markets (other than the Japan market), adjusted to take into account certain ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) considerations.

Top 3 holdings

T MOBILE US INC (1.44 %)

JOHNSON & JOHNSON (1.18 %)

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC CLASS B (1.05 %)

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (12.09 %)

Tencent Holdings Ltd (8.77 %)

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd Ordinary Shares (3.91 %)

Top 3 industries

Information Technology (20.44 %)

Health Care (14.89 %)

Consumer Staples (10.76 %)

Information Technology (27.26 %)

Communication Services (24.79 %)

Financials (18.09 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (66.44 %)

Japan (10.77 %)

Canada (4.58 %)

China (30.35 %)

India (23.09 %)

Taiwan (21.16 %)

Management fee

0.3 %

1.18 %


Key Summary

WVOL

ASAO

Issuer

iShares

abrdn

Tracking index

MSCI World Minimum Volatility (AUD) Index - AUD

MSCI AC Asia ex JP

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.3 %

1.18 %

Price

$43.05

$1.09

Size

$123.758 million

N/A

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.73 %

0.84 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

14/10/2016

18/10/2022

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

WVOL

ASAO

Popularity

Low

N/A

Pearlers invested

5

0

Median incremental investment

$3,504.92

$0

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

N/A

Median total investment

$4,864.65

$0

Average age group

> 35

N/A


Pros and Cons

WVOL

ASAO

Pros

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

WVOL

ASAO

Higher exposure to US market

Lower exposure to US market

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield