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Compare HQUS vs. VGS
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 Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
HQUS | VGS | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 8 | 14,432 |
Median incremental investment | $4,508.94 | $1,062.12 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,315.95 | $3,464.24 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
HQUS | VGS | |
|---|---|---|
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. | Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS) seeks to track the performance of the MSCI World ex-Australia index before account fees, expenses and taxes. The index tracks the large and mid-cap stocks from 22 developed markets including the US, UK, Japan, Canada, France, Germany and Israel. |
Top 3 holdings | PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES INC (0.29 %) DOLLAR TREE INC (0.27 %) CROWDSTRIKE HOLDINGS INC (0.26 %) | Apple Inc. (5.40 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.13 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Industrials (15.85 %) Financials (14.23 %) Information Technology (13.70 %) | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (72.93 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) | |
Management fee | 0.29 % | 0.18 % |
Key Summary
HQUS | VGS | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | BetaShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | S&P 500 Equal Weight AUD Hedged Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged | MSCI WorldexAustralia Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.29 % | 0.18 % |
Price | $41.70 | $132.56 |
Size | N/A | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 129.70 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.09 % | 2.46 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 11/07/2024 | 20/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
HQUS | VGS | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 8 | 14,432 |
Median incremental investment | $4,508.94 | $1,062.12 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,315.95 | $3,464.24 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
HQUS | VGS | |
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Cons |
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HQUS | VGS |
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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 |