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Compare HGBL vs. VESG

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

BetaShares Global Shares ETF - Currency Hedged

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Overview
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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

Popularity

Low

Medium

Pearlers invested

63

2,199

Median incremental investment

$4,003.00

$990.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$15,278.28

$2,618.46

Average age group

26 - 35

26 - 35


Key Summary

HGBL

VESG

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

APPLE INC (5.31 %)

NVIDIA CORP (4.90 %)

MICROSOFT CORP (4.60 %)

Apple Inc. (5.54 %)

Microsoft Corp. (4.67 %)

Amazon.com Inc. (2.10 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (28.27 %)

Information Technology (24.25 %)

Financials (8.94 %)

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

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

$67.01

$102.16

Size

$1.110 billion

N/A

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

0.53 %

1.74 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

17/05/2023

13/09/2018

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

HGBL

VESG

Popularity

Low

Medium

Pearlers invested

63

2,199

Median incremental investment

$4,003.00

$990.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$15,278.28

$2,618.46

Average age group

26 - 35

26 - 35


Pros and Cons

HGBL

VESG

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

HGBL

VESG

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

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