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Compare HQUS vs. VHY
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 Australian Shares High Yield ETF (VHY). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
HQUS | VHY | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 11 | 2,921 |
Median incremental investment | $4,500.00 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,540.20 | $2,536.20 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
HQUS | VHY | |
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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. | VHY.AX was created on 2011-05-23 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on high dividend yield equity. Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF seeks to track the return of the FTSE Australia High Dividend Yield Index before taking into account fees, expenses and tax. |
Top 3 holdings | BetaShares S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (99.92 %) | BHP Group Ltd. (10.26 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (9.79 %) National Australia Bank Ltd. (6.83 %) |
Top 3 industries | Industrials (15.79 %) Financials (14.65 %) Information Technology (13.66 %) | Financials (40.37 %) Materials (23.34 %) Energy (10.73 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (98.88 %) Switzerland (0.37 %) China (0.21 %) | Australia (100.00 %) |
Management fee | 0.29 % | 0.25 % |
Key Summary
HQUS | VHY | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | S&P 500 Equal Weight AUD Hedged Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged | FTSE Australia High Dividend Yield Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.29 % | 0.25 % |
Price | $48.02 | $83.10 |
Size | N/A | $6.925 billion |
10Y return | N/A | 50.16 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.68 % | 5.85 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 11/07/2024 | 26/05/2011 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
HQUS | VHY | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 11 | 2,921 |
Median incremental investment | $4,500.00 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,540.20 | $2,536.20 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
HQUS | VHY | |
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HQUS | VHY |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
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 |