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Compare HVLU vs. VCF
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 VanEck MSCI International Value (Aud Hedged) ETF (HVLU) and the Vanguard International Credit Securities Index (Hedged) ETF (VCF). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
HVLU | VCF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 5 | 8 |
Median incremental investment | $5,052.14 | $524.61 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,635.20 | $5,513.55 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
HVLU | VCF | |
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Strategy | HVLU.AX was created on 2023-11-07 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. Each Fund aims to provide investment returns before fees and other costs which track the performance of its Reference Index in Australian dollars. | VCF.AX was created on 2015-12-04 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. Vanguard International Credit Securities Index (Hedged) ETF seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Corporate and Government-Related Scaled Index hedged into Australian dollars before taking into account fees, expenses and tax. |
Top 3 holdings | VanEck MSCI Intl Val ETF (101.99 %) | Korea National Housing Bond I 1.75 2024-04-30 (0.29 %) NTT Finance Corp. 0.18 2025-12-19 (0.22 %) Major Joint Local Government Bond 0.18 2028-04-25 (0.22 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.99 %) Financials (0.01 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (45.12 %) Japan (22.90 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (6.33 %) | |
Management fee | 0.29 % | 0.3 % |
Key Summary
HVLU | VCF | |
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Issuer | VanEck | Vanguard |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia Enhanced Value Top 250 Select 100% Hedged to AUD Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged | Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Government-related and Corporate Index hedged into Australian Dollars - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.29 % | 0.3 % |
Price | $36.60 | $37.38 |
Size | $62.744 million | $3.915 million |
10Y return | N/A | -27.84 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.73 % | 4.43 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/11/2023 | 08/12/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
HVLU | VCF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 5 | 8 |
Median incremental investment | $5,052.14 | $524.61 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,635.20 | $5,513.55 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
HVLU | VCF | |
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HVLU | VCF |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |