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Compare HGEN vs. VAS
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 Global X Hydrogen ETF (HGEN) and the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
HGEN | VAS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 324 | 23,004 |
Median incremental investment | $642.75 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $617.50 | $2,765.36 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
HGEN | VAS | |
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Strategy | HGEN.AX was created on 2021-10-06 by Global X. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on theme equity. The Fund aims to provide investors with a return that (before fees and expenses) tracks the performance of the Solactive Global Hydrogen ESG Index. | Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS) seeks to track the performance of the ASX 300 index before account fees, expenses, and taxes. The index tracks the top 300 companies on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). |
Top 3 holdings | Doosan Corp Ordinary Shares (9.86 %) Bloom Energy Corp Class A (8.83 %) Johnson Matthey PLC (5.69 %) | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) |
Top 3 industries | Industrials (48.07 %) Materials (35.76 %) Information Technology (8.75 %) | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (39.09 %) Korea (19.33 %) Norway (11.75 %) | Australia (94.56 %) United States (3.02 %) New Zealand (1.65 %) |
Management fee | 0.69 % | 0.07 % |
Key Summary
HGEN | VAS | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Global X | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Solactive Global Hydrogen Index - Benchmark TR Net | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.69 % | 0.07 % |
Price | $4.94 | $105.71 |
Size | $26.992 million | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 50.93 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.32 % | 4.12 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 06/10/2021 | 08/05/2009 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
HGEN | VAS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 324 | 23,004 |
Median incremental investment | $642.75 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $617.50 | $2,765.36 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
HGEN | VAS | |
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HGEN | VAS |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |