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Compare RARI vs. VEQ

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

Russell Investments Australian Responsible Investment ETF

ASX

Buy

Buy

Vanguard FTSE Europe Shares ETF

ASX

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 Russell Investments Australian Responsible Investment ETF (RARI) 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

RARI

VEQ

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

37

217

Median incremental investment

$757.50

$1,012.97

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,376.00

$2,339.72

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Key Summary

RARI

VEQ

Strategy

RARI.AX was created on 2015-04-01 by Russell. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on high dividend yield equity. The ETF currently has 402.48m in AUM and 101 holdings. To aim to provide a total return before costs and tax, in line with the Russell Australia ESG High Dividend Index over the long term.

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

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (12.16 %)

CSL Ltd (5.10 %)

National Australia Bank Ltd (4.72 %)

Nestle SA (2.78 %)

ASML Holding NV (2.40 %)

Novo Nordisk A/S Class B (2.14 %)

Top 3 industries

Financials (62.74 %)

Health Care (11.31 %)

Consumer Discretionary (8.49 %)

Financials (17.53 %)

Industrials (15.69 %)

Health Care (14.17 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (98.76 %)

New Zealand (1.24 %)

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (22.70 %)

Switzerland (15.45 %)

France (14.02 %)

Management fee

0.45 %

0.35 %


Key Summary

RARI

VEQ

Issuer

Russell

Vanguard

Tracking index

Russell Australia ESG High Dividend Index - AUD

FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index - AUD - AU Dollar

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.45 %

0.35 %

Price

$29.70

$80.99

Size

$425.324 million

N/A

10Y return

20.93 %

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

4.76 %

2.59 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

08/04/2015

11/12/2015

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

RARI

VEQ

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

37

217

Median incremental investment

$757.50

$1,012.97

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,376.00

$2,339.72

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Pros and Cons

RARI

VEQ

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower distribution yield

RARI

VEQ

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower exposure to AU market

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