Vanguard Ethically Conscious International Shares Index ETF (ASX:VESG)

The Vanguard VESG ETF provides investors with exposure to a broad range of companies from developed economies around the world, while excluding companies involved with fossil fuels, alcohol, tobacco, gambling, weapons, nuclear power, and adult entertainment.

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VESG share price and fees

VESG fees

ASX ticker code: VESG
Yearly fee (MER): 0.18%
FUM: $636.36 million
Monthly spread: 0.10%
Data Last Updated: July 2022

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Fee comparison

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What does the VESG ASX ETF invest in?

The VESG ETF uses a negative screening approach to exclude companies from its portfolio with significant business activities in fossil fuels, alcohol, tobacco, gambling, weapons, nuclear power, and adult entertainment. This ETF invests in more than 1,500 companies, a majority of which are US-based. VESG also provides exposure to developed markets such as Japan, the UK, and Germany.

What do investors use the VESG ETF for?

The VESG ETF could by used by investors who want to gain broad exposure to developed international equity markets while avoiding companies that could be deemed unethical.

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VESG PDS

The Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) explains the fees, tax status and some of the risks.

VESG literature

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VESG holdings

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ASX: VESG’s dividend 2021

VESG dividend yield

Last 12m yield: 2.20%

When does VESG pay a dividend?

VESG dividend reinvestment plan (DRP)

Warnings we apply to the VESG ETF

VESG tax domicile

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International shares sector data

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Sector information is recorded based on the last 12-month returns to July 2022. Refer to the Issuer’s website, speak to your financial adviser and always the fund’s Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) before choosing an ETF for its dividend yield, past returns or fees. Past performance can be a poor indicator of future performance. 

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