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Compare DRUG vs. XALG
Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.
Overview
When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are DRUG and XALG. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
DRUG | XALG | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 63 | 1 |
Median incremental investment | $967.00 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Daily |
Median total investment | $1,882.65 | $1,012.61 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | < 26 |
Key Summary
DRUG | XALG | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | DRUG.AX was created on 2016-08-04 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on health care equity. DRUG.AX aims to track the performance of an index (before fees and expenses) that comprises the largest global healthcare companies (ex-Australia), hedged into Australian dollars. | XALG.AX was created on 2015-12-21 by Alphinity. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The Fund aims to outperform its benchmark after costs and over rolling three-year periods. |
Top 3 holdings | CHF - SWISS FRANC (0 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (0 %) DKK - DANISH KRONE (0 %) | Alphinity Global Equity Fund - Active ETF (100 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (75.53 %) Communication Services (33.53 %) Health Care (24.47 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (71.71 %) Switzerland (8.14 %) Denmark (6.30 %) | |
Management fee | 0.57 % | 0.75 % |
Key Summary
DRUG | XALG | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | BetaShares | Alphinity |
Tracking index | Nasdaq Global ex-Australia Healthcare Hedged AUD Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.57 % | 0.75 % |
Price | $8.15 | $12.21 |
Size | $182.401 million | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution/ dividend yield (5Y) | 1.90 % | 1.74 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/08/2016 | 16/01/2023 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
DRUG | XALG | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 63 | 1 |
Median incremental investment | $967.00 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Daily |
Median total investment | $1,882.65 | $1,012.61 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | < 26 |
Pros and Cons
DRUG | XALG | |
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Cons |
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DRUG | XALG |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |