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Compare HQUS vs. IXJ
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 S&P 500 Equal Weight Currency Hedged ETF (HQUS) and the iShares Global Healthcare ETF (IXJ). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
HQUS | IXJ | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 10 | 347 |
Median incremental investment | $4,746.75 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,908.80 | $1,770.16 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
HQUS | IXJ | |
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Strategy | HQUS.AX was created on 2024-07-10 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. HQUS.AX aims to track the performance of the S&P 500 Equal Weight AUD Hedged Index NTR. | IXJ.AX was created on 2001-11-13 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on health care equity. IXJ.AX tracks a market-cap-weighted index of global health care companies. |
Top 3 holdings | INTEL CORP (0.50 %) SANDISK CORP/DE (0.46 %) ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES INC (0.43 %) | ISHARES GLOBAL HEALTHCARE ETF TRUS (99.97 %) USD CASH (0.10 %) USD/AUD (0.00 %) |
Top 3 industries | Industrials (15.79 %) Financials (14.65 %) Information Technology (13.66 %) | Other (99.98 %) Communication Services (0.02 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (98.88 %) Switzerland (0.37 %) China (0.21 %) | United States (71.77 %) Switzerland (9.51 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (5.59 %) |
Management fee | 0.29 % | 0.46 % |
Key Summary
HQUS | IXJ | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | iShares |
Tracking index | S&P 500 Equal Weight AUD Hedged Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged | S&P Global 1200 Healthcare Sector Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.29 % | 0.46 % |
Price | $48.49 | $125.01 |
Size | N/A | $1.273 billion |
10Y return | N/A | 84.49 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.68 % | 1.26 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 11/07/2024 | 11/03/2009 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
HQUS | IXJ | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 10 | 347 |
Median incremental investment | $4,746.75 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,908.80 | $1,770.16 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
HQUS | IXJ | |
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HQUS | IXJ |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |