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Compare HLTH 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 VanEck Global Healthcare Leaders ETF (HLTH) 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
HLTH | VGB | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 59 | 102 |
Median incremental investment | $541.05 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,588.48 | $1,655.28 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
HLTH | VGB | |
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Strategy | HLTH.AX was created on 2020-09-08 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on health care equity. The Fund aims to provide investment returns before fees and other costs which track the performance of the Reference Index in Australian dollars. | 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 | Exelixis Inc (3.07 %) Waters Corp (2.66 %) Intuitive Surgical Inc (2.58 %) | 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 | Health Care (100.00 %) Other (9.88 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (68.78 %) Japan (13.50 %) Denmark (7.34 %) | |
Management fee | 0.45 % | 0.2 % |
Key Summary
HLTH | VGB | |
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Issuer | VanEck | Vanguard |
Tracking index | MarketGrader Developed Markets ex-Australia Health Care Index - AUD | Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.45 % | 0.2 % |
Price | $11.66 | $46.16 |
Size | $51.163 million | $4.560 million |
10Y return | N/A | -6.22 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.58 % | 1.84 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 09/09/2020 | 30/04/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
HLTH | VGB | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 59 | 102 |
Median incremental investment | $541.05 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,588.48 | $1,655.28 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
HLTH | VGB | |
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HLTH | VGB |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |