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Compare HACK vs. VAS
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 Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
HACK | VAS | |
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Popularity | Medium | High |
Pearlers invested | 1,332 | 18,442 |
Median incremental investment | $749.78 | $1,003.13 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,028.55 | $2,889.32 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
HACK | VAS | |
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Strategy | HACK seeks to track the performance of the NASDAQ CTA Cybersecurity Index prior to expenses and fees. | Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS) seeks to track the performance of the ASX 300 index before account fees, expenses, and taxes. The index tracks the top 300 companies on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). |
Top 3 holdings | BROADCOM INC (9.09 %) INFOSYS LTD (8.80 %) CROWDSTRIKE HOLDINGS INC (8.39 %) | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (73.62 %) Other (17.32 %) Industrials (9.06 %) | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (79.37 %) India (7.63 %) Israel (3.99 %) | Australia (94.56 %) United States (3.02 %) New Zealand (1.65 %) |
Management fee | 0.67 % | 0.07 % |
Key Summary
HACK | VAS | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Nasdaq CTA Cybersecurity Index - AUD | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.67 % | 0.07 % |
Price | $13.99 | $103.19 |
Size | $1.107 billion | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 56.04 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.95 % | 5.52 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 01/09/2016 | 08/05/2009 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
HACK | VAS | |
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Popularity | Medium | High |
Pearlers invested | 1,332 | 18,442 |
Median incremental investment | $749.78 | $1,003.13 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,028.55 | $2,889.32 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
HACK | VAS | |
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HACK | VAS |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |