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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 Global Quality Leaders Currency Hedged ETF (HQLT) and the Vanguard FTSE Europe Shares ETF (VEQ). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
HQLT | VEQ | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 8 | 250 |
Median incremental investment | $6,023.50 | $1,006.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $8,862.03 | $2,547.30 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
HQLT | VEQ | |
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Strategy | HQLT.AX was created on 2020-06-05 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return that aims to track the performance of the iSTOXX MUTB Global ex-Australia Quality Leaders Index AUD Hedged (the “Index”), before taking into account fees and expenses. | VEQ.AX was created on 2015-12-09 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. Vanguard FTSE Europe Shares ETF seeks to track the return of the FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index (with net dividends reinvested) in Australian dollars, before taking into account fees, expenses and tax. |
Top 3 holdings | NZD - NEW ZEALAND DOLLAR (0 %) NETFLIX INC (2.45 %) INTUIT INC (2.37 %) | Nestle SA (2.78 %) ASML Holding NV (2.40 %) Novo Nordisk A/S Class B (2.14 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (34.15 %) Information Technology (27.54 %) Industrials (10.88 %) | Financials (17.53 %) Industrials (15.69 %) Health Care (14.17 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (67.90 %) Japan (10.44 %) Switzerland (4.83 %) | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (22.70 %) Switzerland (15.45 %) France (14.02 %) |
Management fee | 0.38 % | 0.35 % |
Key Summary
HQLT | VEQ | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | iSTOXX MUTB Global ex-Australia Quality Leaders Index - AUD | FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index - AUD - AU Dollar |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.38 % | 0.35 % |
Price | $31.01 | $84.58 |
Size | $106.441 million | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.02 % | 2.59 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 09/06/2020 | 11/12/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
HQLT | VEQ | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 8 | 250 |
Median incremental investment | $6,023.50 | $1,006.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $8,862.03 | $2,547.30 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
HQLT | VEQ | |
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HQLT | VEQ |
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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 |