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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 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
HQLT | VGB | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 8 | 118 |
Median incremental investment | $6,023.50 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $8,802.70 | $2,084.72 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
HQLT | VGB | |
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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. | 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 | NZD - NEW ZEALAND DOLLAR (0 %) NETFLIX INC (2.45 %) INTUIT INC (2.37 %) | 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 (34.40 %) Information Technology (27.81 %) Industrials (10.65 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (67.90 %) Japan (10.44 %) Switzerland (4.83 %) | |
Management fee | 0.38 % | 0.2 % |
Key Summary
HQLT | VGB | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | iSTOXX MUTB Global ex-Australia Quality Leaders Index - AUD | Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.38 % | 0.2 % |
Price | $31.11 | $47.38 |
Size | $108.277 million | $4.754 million |
10Y return | N/A | -3.07 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.02 % | 1.85 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 09/06/2020 | 30/04/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
HQLT | VGB | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 8 | 118 |
Median incremental investment | $6,023.50 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $8,802.70 | $2,084.72 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
HQLT | VGB | |
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HQLT | 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 |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |