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Compare HGBL vs. EQIN
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 Shares Currency Hedged ETF (HGBL) and the Investors Mutual Equity Income Fund - Complex ETF (EQIN). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
HGBL | EQIN | |
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Popularity | Low | N/A |
Pearlers invested | 83 | 0 |
Median incremental investment | $4,993.50 | $0 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | N/A |
Median total investment | $22,052.94 | $0 |
Average age group | > 35 | N/A |
Key Summary
HGBL | EQIN | |
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Strategy | HGBL.AX was created on 2023-05-16 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The investment objective of each Fund is to provide an investment return, before fees and expenses, that aims to track the performance of the relevant Index. | EQIN.AX was created on 2025-09-01 by IML. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The funds dual objectives are to provide a dividend yield (after fees and expenses and before taxes) which exceeds a yield of 2% above that of the S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index on a rolling four year basis, whilst maintaining lower levels of volatility relative to the S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation index. |
Top 3 holdings | MSCI WORLD INDEX DEC25 (0 %) NVIDIA CORP (5.57 %) APPLE INC (5.03 %) | BHP Group Ltd (8.79 %) Brambles Ltd (5.73 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (5.64 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (29.74 %) Information Technology (25.04 %) Financials (8.88 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (71.69 %) Japan (6.93 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.99 %) | |
Management fee | 0.11 % | 0 % |
Key Summary
HGBL | EQIN | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | IML |
Tracking index | Solactive GBS Developed Markets ex Australia Large & Mid Cap Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net | S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.11 % | 0 % |
Price | $74.73 | $3.88 |
Size | $2.032 billion | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.32 % | 0.51 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 17/05/2023 | 31/08/2025 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
HGBL | EQIN | |
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Popularity | Low | N/A |
Pearlers invested | 83 | 0 |
Median incremental investment | $4,993.50 | $0 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | N/A |
Median total investment | $22,052.94 | $0 |
Average age group | > 35 | N/A |
Pros and Cons
HGBL | EQIN | |
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HGBL | EQIN |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |