VESG invests in large global companies across developed markets outside Australia, excluding fossil fuels and other screened industries. It charges 0.18% a year, has $1.6b invested and returned +12.4% over the past year. The most similar ETF is V500, which overlaps with it by about 68%.
📅 As at 30 September 2026: fee, size and 1-year return from the TMX Australia funds report; holdings and overlap from VESG’s published holdings as at 30 September 2026.
Is it a good time to buy VESG?
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| Net flow, September | +$26m |
| Net flow, 2026 so far | +$102m |
| Average month in 2026 | +$11m |
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General information only, not a recommendation to buy or sell VESG. Whether it suits you depends on your goals and the rest of your portfolio. Trend updated weekly; flows from the TMX Australia funds report (September 2026) and the Global X weekly market monitor. See every ETF’s trend in the ETF trend scanner, or read when to buy an ETF.
What is VESG?
Index: FTSE Developed ex Australia ESG Low Carbon Select Index · Distributions: Quarterly · Issuer: Vanguard · Exchange: ASX
Top 10 holdings
The 10 largest companies make up 35% of VESG.
| # | Company | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NVIDIA CorpInformation Technology | 7.08% | |
| 2 | Apple IncInformation Technology | 6.39% | |
| 3 | Microsoft CorpInformation Technology | 5.06% | |
| 4 | Alphabet (Google)Communication Services | 4.81% | |
| 5 | Amazon.com IncConsumer Discretionary | 3.21% | |
| 6 | Broadcom IncInformation Technology | 2.17% | |
| 7 | Meta Platforms IncCommunication Services | 2.11% | |
| 8 | Micron Technology IncInformation Technology | 1.60% | |
| 9 | Tesla IncConsumer Discretionary | 1.38% | |
| 10 | Advanced Micro Devices IncInformation Technology | 1.32% |
Sector breakdown
ETFs most similar to VESG
How much each ETF’s holdings overlap with VESG, by weight. High overlap means owning both mostly doubles up.
| ETF | Overlap | |
|---|---|---|
| V500Vanguard S&P 500 Us Shares Index ETF | 68% | Compare in calculator → |
| VTSVanguard Morningstar Us Total Mkt Shares Index ETF | 68% | Compare in calculator → |
| V5AHVanguard S&P 500 Us Shares Index (Hedged) ETF | 68% | Compare in calculator → |
| UYLDGlobal X S&P 500 Covered Call Complex ETF | 68% | Compare in calculator → |
| SPYState Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 68% | Compare in calculator → |
| IHVViShares S&P 500 Aud Hedged ETF | 67% | Compare in calculator → |
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VESG FAQs
Is VESG a good ETF?
VESG is one of the lowest-cost ethical global ETFs. It closely follows the broad market, with screens that tilt it further toward technology. Whether it suits you depends on your goals and the rest of your portfolio.
What does VESG invest in?
VESG invests in large global companies across developed markets outside Australia, excluding fossil fuels and other screened industries. Its largest holdings are NVIDIA Corp, Apple Inc, Microsoft Corp, and its biggest sector is information technology at about 44%.
What ETFs are similar to VESG?
The ETFs with the most overlap with VESG are V500 (about 68%) and VTS (about 68%). Use the free ETF overlap calculator to check your own mix.
How often does VESG pay distributions?
VESG pays distributions quarterly.
Should I own VESG and V500 together?
Usually there is little point: their holdings overlap by about 68%, so owning both mostly doubles up.
Fee, size and returns: TMX Australia Funds Report to 30 September 2026; returns are total returns, 5-year figure is cumulative. Holdings from Vanguard as at 30 September 2026; sector split based on the holdings we can see, about 88% of the fund. Chart: TradingView. General information only, not a recommendation to buy or sell VESG. Consider the PDS and TMD before investing.