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Compare WVOL vs. VGS
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 MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
WVOL | VGS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 5 | 14,192 |
Median incremental investment | $3,504.92 | $1,062.98 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,864.65 | $3,317.08 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
WVOL | VGS | |
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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. | Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS) seeks to track the performance of the MSCI World ex-Australia index before account fees, expenses and taxes. The index tracks the large and mid-cap stocks from 22 developed markets including the US, UK, Japan, Canada, France, Germany and Israel. |
Top 3 holdings | T MOBILE US INC (1.44 %) JOHNSON & JOHNSON (1.18 %) BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC CLASS B (1.05 %) | Apple Inc. (5.40 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.13 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (20.44 %) Health Care (14.89 %) Consumer Staples (10.76 %) | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (66.44 %) Japan (10.77 %) Canada (4.58 %) | United States (72.93 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) |
Management fee | 0.3 % | 0.18 % |
Key Summary
WVOL | VGS | |
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Issuer | iShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | MSCI World Minimum Volatility (AUD) Index - AUD | MSCI WorldexAustralia Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.3 % | 0.18 % |
Price | $43.05 | $127.58 |
Size | $123.758 million | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 116.64 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.73 % | 2.46 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 14/10/2016 | 20/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
WVOL | VGS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 5 | 14,192 |
Median incremental investment | $3,504.92 | $1,062.98 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,864.65 | $3,317.08 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
WVOL | VGS | |
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WVOL | VGS |
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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 |