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Compare WVOL vs. ASAO
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 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 | |
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Cons |
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WVOL | ASAO |
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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 |