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Compare HJPN vs. VGB
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 Australian Government Bond Index ETF (VGB). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
HJPN | VGB | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 55 | 100 |
Median incremental investment | $986.52 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,560.78 | $1,877.18 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
HJPN | VGB | |
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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. | VGB.AX was created on 2012-04-24 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. Vanguard Australian Government Bond Index ETF seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index before taking into account fees, expenses and tax. |
Top 3 holdings | TOYOTA MOTOR CORP (8.09 %) MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP (4.52 %) SONY GROUP CORP (3.89 %) | Australia Government Bond 3.25 2025-04-21 (3.58 %) Australia Government Bond 0.25 2024-11-21 (3.44 %) Australia Government Bond 4.25 2026-04-21 (3.39 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (64.84 %) Consumer Discretionary (8.89 %) Industrials (7.67 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Japan (100.00 %) | |
Management fee | 0.56 % | 0.2 % |
Key Summary
HJPN | VGB | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | S&P Japan Exporters AUD Hedged Index - AUD | Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.56 % | 0.2 % |
Price | $20.01 | $46.35 |
Size | $143.333 million | $4.778 million |
10Y return | N/A | -5.10 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.08 % | 1.80 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 12/05/2016 | 30/04/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
HJPN | VGB | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 55 | 100 |
Median incremental investment | $986.52 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,560.78 | $1,877.18 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
HJPN | VGB | |
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HJPN | VGB |
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Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |