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Compare HJPN 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 Japan Currency Hedged ETF (HJPN) 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
HJPN | VESG | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 102 | 2,643 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $990.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,276.69 | $3,234.66 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
HJPN | VESG | |
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Strategy | HJPN.AX was created on 2016-05-10 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The investment objective of the BetaShares Japan ETF - Currency Hedged is to provide an investment return that aims to track the performance of the S&P Japan Exporters Hedged AUD Index (the Index), before taking into account fees and expenses. | 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 | TOPIX INDX FUTR MAR26 (0 %) JPY - JAPANESE YEN (0 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (0 %) | Apple Inc. (5.54 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.67 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.10 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (64.84 %) Consumer Discretionary (8.89 %) Industrials (7.67 %) | Information Technology (26.14 %) Health Care (16.64 %) Financials (15.14 %) |
Top 3 countries | Japan (100.00 %) | United States (73.33 %) Japan (6.63 %) Switzerland (2.90 %) |
Management fee | 0.56 % | 0.18 % |
Key Summary
HJPN | VESG | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | S&P Japan Exporters AUD Hedged Index - AUD | FTSE Developed ex Australia Choice Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.56 % | 0.18 % |
Price | $27.03 | $110.61 |
Size | $209.073 million | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.09 % | 1.61 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 12/05/2016 | 13/09/2018 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
HJPN | VESG | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 102 | 2,643 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $990.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,276.69 | $3,234.66 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
HJPN | VESG | |
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HJPN | 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 |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |