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Compare GLOB vs. VCF
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 Barrow Hanley Global Share Active ETF (GLOB) and the Vanguard International Credit Securities Index (Hedged) ETF (VCF). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
GLOB | VCF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 8 | 8 |
Median incremental investment | $1,500.00 | $524.61 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $8,754.53 | $5,812.98 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
GLOB | VCF | |
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Strategy | GLOB.AX was created on 2022-06-06 by Barrow Hanley. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The fund aims to provide investors with long-term capital growth through investment in quality global shares and to outperform the MSCI World Net Total Return Index (AUD) (before fees and taxes) over rolling three-year periods. | VCF.AX was created on 2015-12-04 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. Vanguard International Credit Securities Index (Hedged) ETF seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Corporate and Government-Related Scaled Index hedged into Australian dollars before taking into account fees, expenses and tax. |
Top 3 holdings | Bank of Nova Scotia (3.33 %) Standard Chartered PLC (2.77 %) Sanofi SA (2.55 %) | Korea National Housing Bond I 1.75 2024-04-30 (0.29 %) NTT Finance Corp. 0.18 2025-12-19 (0.22 %) Major Joint Local Government Bond 0.18 2028-04-25 (0.22 %) |
Top 3 industries | Health Care (22.78 %) Financials (21.23 %) Industrials (19.81 %) | Other (99.99 %) Financials (0.01 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (51.22 %) France (7.50 %) Canada (7.35 %) | |
Management fee | 0.99 % | 0.3 % |
Key Summary
GLOB | VCF | |
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Issuer | Barrow Hanley | Vanguard |
Tracking index | MSCI World Index | Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Government-related and Corporate Index hedged into Australian Dollars - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.99 % | 0.3 % |
Price | $4.95 | $39.56 |
Size | N/A | $3.937 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 6.39 % | 4.58 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 05/06/2022 | 08/12/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
GLOB | VCF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 8 | 8 |
Median incremental investment | $1,500.00 | $524.61 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $8,754.53 | $5,812.98 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
GLOB | VCF | |
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GLOB | VCF |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |