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Compare HVST vs. VGAD
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 Australian Dividend Harvester Active ETF (HVST) and the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF (VGAD). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
HVST | VGAD | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 76 | 599 |
Median incremental investment | $986.50 | $2,010.05 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,876.16 | $9,588.78 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
HVST | VGAD | |
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Strategy | HVST.AX was created on 2014-10-29 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The ETF currently has 293.17m in AUM and 58 holdings. HVST.AX aims to provide exposure to large-cap Australian shares, along with the potential for franked income that is at least 1.5x the yield of the Australian broad sharemarket on an annual basis. | The aim of Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF is to track the return of the MSCI World ex-Australia (with net dividends reinvested) before considering fees, expenses, and tax. It also seeks to reduce the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations on the fund's performance by hedging it to the Australian dollar. |
Top 3 holdings | SPI 200 FUTURES MAR26 (0 %) BETASHARES AUSTRALIA 200 ETF (24.72 %) BHP GROUP LTD (9.25 %) | Apple Inc. (5.41 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.14 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (50.68 %) Financials (12.82 %) Health Care (6.32 %) | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (96.35 %) United States (2.15 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (0.84 %) | United States (73.36 %) Japan (5.42 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.70 %) |
Management fee | 0.65 % | 0.21 % |
Key Summary
HVST | VGAD | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.65 % | 0.21 % |
Price | $13.16 | $118.03 |
Size | $283.391 million | $6.356 billion |
10Y return | -37.30 % | 131.43 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.34 % | 4.15 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 03/11/2014 | 20/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
HVST | VGAD | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 76 | 599 |
Median incremental investment | $986.50 | $2,010.05 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,876.16 | $9,588.78 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
HVST | VGAD | |
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HVST | VGAD |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |