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Compare HGEN vs. VGS
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 Hydrogen Companies (HGEN) and the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
HGEN | VGS | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 361 | 11,953 |
Median incremental investment | $646.26 | $1,074.94 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $646.43 | $3,935.40 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
HGEN | VGS | |
|---|---|---|
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 MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS) seeks to track the performance of the MSCI World ex-Australia index before account fees, expenses and taxes. The index tracks the large and mid-cap stocks from 22 developed markets including the US, UK, Japan, Canada, France, Germany and Israel. |
Top 3 holdings | Bloom Energy Corp Class A (27.67 %) Plug Power Inc (10.83 %) Doosan Fuel Cell Ordinary Shares (7.44 %) | Apple Inc. (5.40 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.13 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Industrials (91.95 %) Utilities (7.76 %) Consumer Staples (4.29 %) | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (39.09 %) Korea (19.33 %) Norway (11.75 %) | United States (72.93 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) |
Management fee | 0.69 % | 0.18 % |
Key Summary
HGEN | VGS | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Global X | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Solactive Global Hydrogen Index - Benchmark TR Net | MSCI WorldexAustralia Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.69 % | 0.18 % |
Price | $5.09 | $140.55 |
Size | $31.134 million | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 174.51 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.16 % | 2.37 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 06/10/2021 | 20/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
HGEN | VGS | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 361 | 11,953 |
Median incremental investment | $646.26 | $1,074.94 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $646.43 | $3,935.40 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
HGEN | VGS | |
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Cons |
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HGEN | VGS |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |