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Compare IVE vs. VESG
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 EAFE ETF (IVE) and the Vanguard Ethically Conscious International Shares Index ETF (VESG). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
IVE | VESG | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 41 | 2,314 |
Median incremental investment | $1,654.07 | $990.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,401.64 | $2,414.10 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
IVE | VESG | |
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Strategy | IVE.AX was created on 2001-08-14 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the MSCI EAFE Index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of stocks from Europe, Australasia and the Far East and may include large- or mid-capitalisation companies. | VESG seeks to track the performance of the FTSE Developed ex-Australia Choice Index (with dividends reinvested) before considering any additional fees, expenses, and taxes. |
Top 3 holdings | ASML Holding NV (2.39 %) Moelis & Company (1.49 %) SHELL PLC - ADS (1.23 %) | Apple Inc. (5.54 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.67 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.10 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.86 %) Communication Services (0.14 %) | Information Technology (26.14 %) Health Care (16.64 %) Financials (15.14 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (99.97 %) | United States (73.33 %) Japan (6.63 %) Switzerland (2.90 %) |
Management fee | 0.32 % | 0.18 % |
Key Summary
IVE | VESG | |
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Issuer | iShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | MSCI EAFE | FTSE Developed ex Australia Choice Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.32 % | 0.18 % |
Price | $129.46 | $92.85 |
Size | $529.549 million | N/A |
10Y return | 50.27 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.60 % | 1.65 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 10/10/2007 | 13/09/2018 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
IVE | VESG | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 41 | 2,314 |
Median incremental investment | $1,654.07 | $990.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,401.64 | $2,414.10 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
IVE | VESG | |
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IVE | VESG |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |