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Compare HACK vs. VAE
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 Cybersecurity ETF (HACK) and the Vanguard FTSE Asia Ex Japan Shares Index ETF (VAE). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
HACK | VAE | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,431 | 455 |
Median incremental investment | $750.00 | $1,061.83 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,171.19 | $3,120.00 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
HACK | VAE | |
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Strategy | HACK seeks to track the performance of the NASDAQ CTA Cybersecurity Index prior to expenses and fees. | Vanguard FTSE Asia ex Japan Shares Index ETF objective is to track the performance of the FTSE Asia Pacific ex Japan, Australia and New Zealand Index (with net dividends reinvested) in Australian dollars before accounting for fees, expenses and tax. |
Top 3 holdings | BROADCOM INC (11.17 %) CROWDSTRIKE HOLDINGS INC (8.23 %) CISCO SYSTEMS INC (7.92 %) | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (6.57 %) Tencent Holdings Ltd. (4.32 %) Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (3.96 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (75.34 %) Other (16.98 %) Industrials (7.68 %) | Information Technology (21.30 %) Other (15.91 %) Financials (15.36 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (79.37 %) India (7.63 %) Israel (3.99 %) | China (31.42 %) India (23.33 %) Taiwan (18.76 %) |
Management fee | 0.67 % | 0.4 % |
Key Summary
HACK | VAE | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Nasdaq CTA Cybersecurity Index - AUD | FTSE Asia Pacific ex Japan Australia and New Zealand Net - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.67 % | 0.4 % |
Price | $14.88 | $79.70 |
Size | $1.159 billion | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.95 % | 2.13 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 01/09/2016 | 11/12/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
HACK | VAE | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,431 | 455 |
Median incremental investment | $750.00 | $1,061.83 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,171.19 | $3,120.00 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
HACK | VAE | |
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HACK | VAE |
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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 |