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Compare ETHI 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 Global Sustainability Leaders ETF (ETHI) 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
ETHI | VGAD | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 3,502 | 503 |
Median incremental investment | $793.50 | $2,030.74 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,016.96 | $8,668.30 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
ETHI | VGAD | |
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Strategy | ETHI seeks to track the performance of the NASDAQ Future Global Sustainability Leaders Index, which includes 200 large-cap companies considered as “Climate Leaders". It excludes companies that have direct or significant exposure to fossil fuels or engaged in activities deemed inconsistent with responsible investment considerations. | 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 | APPLE INC (5.16 %) NVIDIA CORP (4.82 %) VISA INC (4.77 %) | Apple Inc. (5.41 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.14 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (25.15 %) Other (22.13 %) Financials (21.92 %) | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (78.50 %) Japan (7.27 %) Netherlands (3.56 %) | United States (72.94 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) |
Management fee | 0.59 % | 0.21 % |
Key Summary
ETHI | VGAD | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Nasdaq Future Global Sustainability Leaders Index - AUD | MSCI World ex Australia - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.59 % | 0.21 % |
Price | $15.28 | $101.98 |
Size | $3.792 billion | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 92.45 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.50 % | 3.46 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 09/01/2017 | 20/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ETHI | VGAD | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 3,502 | 503 |
Median incremental investment | $793.50 | $2,030.74 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,016.96 | $8,668.30 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
ETHI | VGAD | |
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ETHI | VGAD |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |