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Compare HQLT vs. VGAD
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 MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF (VGAD). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
HQLT | VGAD | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 7 | 477 |
Median incremental investment | $903.12 | $2,031.45 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,337.40 | $8,798.60 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
HQLT | VGAD | |
|---|---|---|
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. | The aim of Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF is to track the return of the MSCI World ex-Australia (with net dividends reinvested) before considering fees, expenses, and tax. It also seeks to reduce the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations on the fund's performance by hedging it to the Australian dollar. |
Top 3 holdings | ADOBE INC (2.38 %) ACCENTURE PLC (2.22 %) INTUIT INC (2.16 %) | Apple Inc. (5.41 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.14 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (33.29 %) Information Technology (28.66 %) Industrials (9.15 %) | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (67.90 %) Japan (10.44 %) Switzerland (4.83 %) | United States (72.94 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) |
Management fee | 0.38 % | 0.21 % |
Key Summary
HQLT | VGAD | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | BetaShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | iSTOXX MUTB Global ex-Australia Quality Leaders Index - AUD | MSCI World ex Australia - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.38 % | 0.21 % |
Price | $30.34 | $107.30 |
Size | $88.007 million | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 110.27 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.97 % | 3.23 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 09/06/2020 | 20/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
HQLT | VGAD | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 7 | 477 |
Median incremental investment | $903.12 | $2,031.45 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,337.40 | $8,798.60 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
HQLT | VGAD | |
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Cons |
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HQLT | VGAD |
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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 |