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Compare ASIA 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 BetaShares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASIA) 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
ASIA | VGAD | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 930 | 484 |
Median incremental investment | $903.50 | $2,030.43 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,616.16 | $8,947.86 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
ASIA | VGAD | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | ASIA aims to track the performance of the Solactive Asia Ex-Japan Technology & Internet Tigers index. The index consists of the 50 largest technology and online retail stocks in Asia (exclusing Japan). | 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 | TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTU (11.83 %) TENCENT HOLDINGS LTD (9.06 %) SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD (8.60 %) | Apple Inc. (5.41 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.14 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (78.92 %) Communication Services (11.97 %) Consumer Discretionary (8.36 %) | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) |
Top 3 countries | China (43.17 %) Taiwan (31.14 %) Korea (13.68 %) | United States (72.94 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) |
Management fee | 0.67 % | 0.21 % |
Key Summary
ASIA | VGAD | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | BetaShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Solactive Asia Ex-Japan Technology & Internet Tigers Index | MSCI World ex Australia - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.67 % | 0.21 % |
Price | $10.36 | $107.33 |
Size | $560.703 million | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 112.58 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.57 % | 3.46 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 21/09/2018 | 20/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ASIA | VGAD | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 930 | 484 |
Median incremental investment | $903.50 | $2,030.43 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,616.16 | $8,947.86 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
ASIA | VGAD | |
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ASIA | VGAD |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |