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Compare HGBL vs. VESG
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 ETF - Currency Hedged (HGBL) and the Vanguard Ethically Conscious International Shares Index ETF (VESG). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
HGBL | VESG | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 69 | 2,212 |
Median incremental investment | $4,493.50 | $990.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $15,426.48 | $2,701.14 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
HGBL | VESG | |
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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. | VESG seeks to track the performance of the FTSE Developed ex-Australia Choice Index (with dividends reinvested) before considering any additional fees, expenses, and taxes. |
Top 3 holdings | NVIDIA CORP (4.98 %) APPLE INC (4.76 %) MICROSOFT CORP (4.72 %) | Apple Inc. (5.54 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.67 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.10 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (28.60 %) Information Technology (23.21 %) Financials (9.21 %) | Information Technology (26.14 %) Health Care (16.64 %) Financials (15.14 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (71.69 %) Japan (6.93 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.99 %) | United States (73.33 %) Japan (6.63 %) Switzerland (2.90 %) |
Management fee | 0.11 % | 0.18 % |
Key Summary
HGBL | VESG | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Solactive GBS Developed Markets ex Australia Large & Mid Cap Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net | FTSE Developed ex Australia Choice Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.11 % | 0.18 % |
Price | $68.00 | $103.39 |
Size | $1.096 billion | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.53 % | 1.66 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 17/05/2023 | 13/09/2018 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
HGBL | VESG | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 69 | 2,212 |
Median incremental investment | $4,493.50 | $990.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $15,426.48 | $2,701.14 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
HGBL | VESG | |
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HGBL | VESG |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |