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Compare WVOL vs. XASG

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
Performance

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 Alphinity Global Sustainable Equity Fund - Active ETF (XASG). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

WVOL

XASG

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

6

1

Median incremental investment

$3,138.00

$2,493.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$4,628.29

$2,673.30

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35

Key Summary

WVOL

XASG

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 73.53m in AUM and 409 holdings. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the MSCI World Minimum Volatility (AUD) Index, before fees and expenses.

XASG.AX was created on 2021-06-02 by Alphinity. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The Fund primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of leading global sustainable companies, which are aligned with one or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with strong ESG characteristics.

Top 3 holdings

EXXON MOBIL CORP (1.22 %)

JOHNSON & JOHNSON (1.17 %)

DUKE ENERGY CORP (1.03 %)

Microsoft Corp (5.81 %)

AstraZeneca PLC (5.28 %)

JPMorgan Chase & Co (5.10 %)

Top 3 industries

Information Technology (20.14 %)

Health Care (13.50 %)

Consumer Staples (10.71 %)

Information Technology (50.71 %)

Financials (18.80 %)

Health Care (15.55 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (66.15 %)

Japan (10.60 %)

Canada (4.16 %)

United States (82.16 %)

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (4.23 %)

Singapore (4.01 %)

Management fee

0.003 %

0.75 %

Key Summary

WVOL

XASG

Issuer

iShares

Alphinity

Tracking index

MSCI World Minimum Volatility (AUD) Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.003 %

0.75 %

Price

$43.87

$6.65

Size

$73.304 million

N/A

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.73 %

2.51 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

14/10/2016

16/01/2023

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

WVOL

XASG

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

6

1

Median incremental investment

$3,138.00

$2,493.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$4,628.29

$2,673.30

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35

Pros and Cons

WVOL

XASG

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Higher exposure to US market

Cons

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

WVOL

XASG

Lower exposure to US market

Higher exposure to US market

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield