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Compare WVOL vs. VEQ
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 Vanguard FTSE Europe Shares ETF (VEQ). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
WVOL | VEQ | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 5 | 211 |
Median incremental investment | $3,504.92 | $1,008.03 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,901.94 | $2,382.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
WVOL | VEQ | |
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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. | VEQ.AX was created on 2015-12-09 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. Vanguard FTSE Europe Shares ETF seeks to track the return of the FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index (with net dividends reinvested) in Australian dollars, before taking into account fees, expenses and tax. |
Top 3 holdings | T MOBILE US INC (1.44 %) JOHNSON & JOHNSON (1.18 %) BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC CLASS B (1.05 %) | Nestle SA (2.78 %) ASML Holding NV (2.40 %) Novo Nordisk A/S Class B (2.14 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (20.44 %) Health Care (14.89 %) Consumer Staples (10.76 %) | Financials (17.53 %) Industrials (15.69 %) Health Care (14.17 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (66.44 %) Japan (10.77 %) Canada (4.58 %) | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (22.70 %) Switzerland (15.45 %) France (14.02 %) |
Management fee | 0.3 % | 0.35 % |
Key Summary
WVOL | VEQ | |
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Issuer | iShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | MSCI World Minimum Volatility (AUD) Index - AUD | FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index - AUD - AU Dollar |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.3 % | 0.35 % |
Price | $43.38 | $79.40 |
Size | $82.093 million | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.73 % | 2.59 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 14/10/2016 | 11/12/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
WVOL | VEQ | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 5 | 211 |
Median incremental investment | $3,504.92 | $1,008.03 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,901.94 | $2,382.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
WVOL | VEQ | |
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WVOL | VEQ |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |