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Compare ACDC vs. VGAD
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 Global X Battery Tech & Lithium ETF (ACDC) and the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF (VGAD). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
ACDC | VGAD | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2,323 | 477 |
Median incremental investment | $802.32 | $2,031.45 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,310.55 | $8,798.60 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
ACDC | VGAD | |
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Strategy | The Global X Battery Tech & Lithium ETF (ASX: ACDC) seeks to track the performance of The Solactive Global Lithium Index before account fees, expenses and taxes. The index invests in companies involved in the lithium business. This includes companies involved in all aspects of lithium, from mining and refining the metal, to producing batteries and Electric Vehicles (EVs). | The aim of Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF is to track the return of the MSCI World ex-Australia (with net dividends reinvested) before considering fees, expenses, and tax. It also seeks to reduce the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations on the fund's performance by hedging it to the Australian dollar. |
Top 3 holdings | Tesla Inc (5.48 %) Eos Energy Enterprises Inc Ordinary Shares Class A (4.70 %) Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd (3.81 %) | Apple Inc. (5.41 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.14 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Consumer Discretionary (44.06 %) Industrials (38.02 %) Information Technology (17.92 %) | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) |
Top 3 countries | Japan (23.82 %) United States (18.30 %) Korea (13.38 %) | United States (72.94 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) |
Management fee | 0.69 % | 0.21 % |
Key Summary
ACDC | VGAD | |
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Issuer | Global X | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Solactive Battery Value-Chain Index | MSCI World ex Australia - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.69 % | 0.21 % |
Price | $87.37 | $107.30 |
Size | $511.858 million | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 109.53 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.05 % | 3.23 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 03/09/2018 | 20/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ACDC | VGAD | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2,323 | 477 |
Median incremental investment | $802.32 | $2,031.45 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,310.55 | $8,798.60 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
ACDC | VGAD | |
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ACDC | VGAD |
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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 |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |