Vanguard Ethically Conscious Global Aggregate Bond Index (Hedged) ETF vs Vanguard Ethically Conscious International Shares Index ETF
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Overlap is calculated from each fund's full published holdings list. Where there are no shared listed holdings it is shown as not reliably estimable.
Vanguard Ethically Conscious Global Aggregate Bond Index (Hedged) ETF
Vanguard
Vanguard Ethically Conscious International Shares Index ETF
Vanguard
Comparison scores reflect how each ETF compares to the other on these specific dimensions only. They are not absolute ratings or recommendations. General information only, not financial advice.
VEFI and VESG are both ESG / Ethical ETFs: VEFI tracks the and VESG tracks the FTSE Developed ex-Australia Choice Index. VESG has the lower management fee (0.18% vs 0.26% p.a.). Holdings overlap is approximately 13% (full holdings data). General information only, not financial advice.
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VEFI charges 0.26% p.a. and VESG charges 0.18% p.a.; the lower fee leads on cost.
VEFI manages $70.87M and VESG manages $1.4B; the larger fund leads on scale, which can support tighter spreads.
VEFI holds 0 positions and VESG holds 1,381; the fund with broader holdings leads on diversification.
VEFI distributes approximately 2.75% (Monthly) and VESG approximately 1.4% (Quarterly); the higher distribution yield leads on income.
Over the compared period VEFI returned 2.5% and VESG returned 12.2%. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
Green highlights the factually lower fee or higher scale/income figure. Performance is never highlighted. Data from issuer disclosures, reviewed quarterly.
Yield figures are estimates based on recent distributions and may vary. Past distributions are not a reliable indicator of future distributions. General information only.
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
Top shared holdings ranked by overlap contribution, the smaller of each company's weight in the two funds. Basis: full holdings data. General information only.
Top 10 listed holdings for each fund, from issuer disclosures. General information only.
VEFI top holdings
Holdings not published for this fund type.
VESG top holdings
Sector weights for VEFIare approximate, inferred from the fund's category. General information only.
VEFI sectors
VESG sectors
Geographic weights for VEFIare approximate, inferred from the fund's category. General information only.
VEFI geography
VESG geography
VEFI scores 4.4/10 and VESG scores 7.6/10 on this comparison. VESG has the higher overall comparison score.
VEFI may suit investors who: cost-conscious investors who prioritise lower ongoing fees.
VESG may suit investors who: investors seeking broad market exposure.
VEFI and VESG have approximately 13% holdings overlap, based on each fund's full published holdings list. This is considered low overlap. General information only, not financial advice.
VESG has the lower management fee. VEFI charges 0.26% per year ($26 per year on a $10,000 investment) and VESG charges 0.18% per year ($18 per year on a $10,000 investment). The difference is $8 per year per $10,000 invested. General information only, not financial advice.
VEFI (Vanguard Ethically Conscious Global Aggregate Bond Index (Hedged) ETF) manages approximately $70.87M and VESG (Vanguard Ethically Conscious International Shares Index ETF) manages approximately $1.4B. Fund size can affect liquidity and bid-ask spreads but does not by itself change the management fee. General information only, not financial advice.
You can hold both, but with approximately 13% estimated holdings overlap the two funds hold mostly different companies, so they can be more complementary. Whether that suits you depends on your own objectives. General information only, not financial advice.
There is no universally right choice. It depends on your goals, time horizon and existing holdings. VEFI charges 0.26% and VESG charges 0.18%, so VESG has the lower management fee, and they have approximately 13% estimated holdings overlap. Compare their fees, holdings and sectors above and consider each fund's Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination. General information only, not financial advice.
General information only.This comparison and the ETFLens tools on this page provide general information about two exchange-traded funds and do not take into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. It is not personal financial product or investment advice. ETFLens does not hold an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL). Holdings overlap is calculated from each fund's published holdings (full lists where the issuer publishes one, listed top holdings otherwise), and fee data is sourced from fund manager PDS documents and updated quarterly. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Consider each fund's Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD), and seek advice from a registered tax agent or licensed financial adviser, before making investment decisions.
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