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Compare HGBL vs. VIF
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 International Fixed Interest Index (Hedged) ETF (VIF). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
HGBL | VIF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 59 | 29 |
Median incremental investment | $3,998.73 | $1,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $16,465.12 | $2,026.44 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
HGBL | VIF | |
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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. | VIF.AX was created on 2015-12-04 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. The Fund seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Corporate and Government-Related Scaled Index hedged into Australian dollars before taking into account fees, expenses and tax |
Top 3 holdings | Betashares Global Shares ETF (100.00 %) | United States Treasury Note/Bond 2.875 2032-05-15 (0.70 %) United Kingdom Gilt 0.25 2025-01-31 (0.44 %) United States Treasury Note/Bond 0.625 2030-08-15 (0.41 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (29.91 %) Information Technology (23.98 %) Health Care (8.49 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (71.69 %) Japan (6.93 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.99 %) | |
Management fee | 0.11 % | 0.2 % |
Key Summary
HGBL | VIF | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Solactive GBS Developed Markets ex Australia Large & Mid Cap Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net | Bloomberg Barclays Global Treasury Index Hedged into Australian Dollars - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.11 % | 0.2 % |
Price | $68.32 | $38.97 |
Size | $1.101 billion | $2.354 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.43 % | 4.05 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 17/05/2023 | 08/12/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
HGBL | VIF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 59 | 29 |
Median incremental investment | $3,998.73 | $1,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $16,465.12 | $2,026.44 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
HGBL | VIF | |
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HGBL | VIF |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |