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Compare FRGG 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 Franklin Global Growth Fund - Active ETF (FRGG) 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
FRGG | VGAD | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2 | 588 |
Median incremental investment | $1,501.25 | $2,010.61 |
Median investment frequency | Weekly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,482.00 | $10,404.28 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
FRGG | VGAD | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | FRGG.AX was created on 2024-04-15 by Franklin. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The Fund aims to outperform the MSCI World ex Australia Index NR, in Australian dollar terms after fees and expenses (but before taxes), over the medium to longer term. | 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 | Hubbell Inc (4.30 %) Amazon.com Inc (3.85 %) AstraZeneca PLC (3.47 %) | Apple Inc. (5.41 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.14 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (42.27 %) Consumer Discretionary (20.65 %) Industrials (18.87 %) | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (72.94 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) | |
Management fee | 0.9 % | 0.21 % |
Key Summary
FRGG | VGAD | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Franklin | Vanguard |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net | MSCI World ex Australia - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.9 % | 0.21 % |
Price | $2.08 | $120.67 |
Size | N/A | $6.291 billion |
10Y return | N/A | 157.24 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 13.58 % | 4.15 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 14/04/2024 | 20/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
FRGG | VGAD | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2 | 588 |
Median incremental investment | $1,501.25 | $2,010.61 |
Median investment frequency | Weekly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,482.00 | $10,404.28 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
FRGG | VGAD | |
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FRGG | 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 |