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Compare IHCB vs. VESG
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 iShares Core Global Corporate Bond(Aud Hedged) ETF (IHCB) and the Vanguard Ethically Conscious International Shares Index ETF (VESG). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
IHCB | VESG | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 7 | 2,640 |
Median incremental investment | $2,000.00 | $990.50 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,648.00 | $3,262.50 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
IHCB | VESG | |
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Strategy | IHCB.AX was created on 2015-12-04 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses (including the cost of hedging). The index is designed to measure the AUD hedged performance of the global investment grade corporate fixedrate debt market. | VESG seeks to track the performance of the FTSE Developed ex-Australia Choice Index (with dividends reinvested) before considering any additional fees, expenses, and taxes. |
Top 3 holdings | ISH GLBL CRP BND ETF USD DIST (100.57 %) USD CASH (0.03 %) CAD/AUD (0.01 %) | Apple Inc. (5.54 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.67 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.10 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (82.47 %) Communication Services (0.00 %) | Information Technology (26.14 %) Health Care (16.64 %) Financials (15.14 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (73.33 %) Japan (6.63 %) Switzerland (2.90 %) | |
Management fee | 0.27 % | 0.18 % |
Key Summary
IHCB | VESG | |
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Issuer | iShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Corporate Hedged to AUD Index - AUD | FTSE Developed ex Australia Choice Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.27 % | 0.18 % |
Price | $92.80 | $111.54 |
Size | $323.230 million | N/A |
10Y return | -7.30 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.46 % | 1.61 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 09/12/2015 | 13/09/2018 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
IHCB | VESG | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 7 | 2,640 |
Median incremental investment | $2,000.00 | $990.50 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,648.00 | $3,262.50 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
IHCB | VESG | |
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IHCB | VESG |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher 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 |