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Compare HACK vs. VGS
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 MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
HACK | VGS | |
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Popularity | Medium | High |
Pearlers invested | 1,329 | 11,919 |
Median incremental investment | $749.78 | $1,075.31 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,980.70 | $3,926.72 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
HACK | VGS | |
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Strategy | HACK seeks to track the performance of the NASDAQ CTA Cybersecurity Index prior to expenses and fees. | Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS) seeks to track the performance of the MSCI World ex-Australia index before account fees, expenses and taxes. The index tracks the large and mid-cap stocks from 22 developed markets including the US, UK, Japan, Canada, France, Germany and Israel. |
Top 3 holdings | BROADCOM INC (9.09 %) INFOSYS LTD (8.80 %) CROWDSTRIKE HOLDINGS INC (8.39 %) | Apple Inc. (5.40 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.13 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (73.62 %) Other (17.32 %) Industrials (9.06 %) | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (79.37 %) India (7.63 %) Israel (3.99 %) | United States (72.93 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) |
Management fee | 0.67 % | 0.18 % |
Key Summary
HACK | VGS | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Nasdaq CTA Cybersecurity Index - AUD | MSCI WorldexAustralia Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.67 % | 0.18 % |
Price | $13.76 | $140.30 |
Size | $1.044 billion | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 168.77 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.95 % | 2.37 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 01/09/2016 | 20/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
HACK | VGS | |
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Popularity | Medium | High |
Pearlers invested | 1,329 | 11,919 |
Median incremental investment | $749.78 | $1,075.31 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,980.70 | $3,926.72 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
HACK | VGS | |
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HACK | VGS |
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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 |