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Compare IHD 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 iShares S&P/ASX Div Opportunities Esg Screened ETF (IHD) 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
IHD | VGAD | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 87 | 608 |
Median incremental investment | $807.95 | $2,010.12 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,595.05 | $9,170.33 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
IHD | VGAD | |
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Strategy | IHD.AX was created on 2010-12-06 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on high dividend yield equity. The ETF currently has 370.21m in AUM and 50 holdings. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of 50 ASX listed stocks that offer high dividend yields while meeting diversification, profitability and tradability requirements as well as being screened for sustainability considerations | 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 | WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION CORP (10.34 %) NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK LTD (9.88 %) ANZ GROUP HOLDINGS LTD (9.84 %) | Apple Inc. (5.41 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.14 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (44.69 %) Materials (25.27 %) Industrials (15.28 %) | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (99.86 %) New Zealand (0.14 %) | United States (73.36 %) Japan (5.42 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.70 %) |
Management fee | 0.23 % | 0.21 % |
Key Summary
IHD | VGAD | |
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Issuer | iShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX Dividend Opportunities Index - AUD | MSCI World ex Australia - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.23 % | 0.21 % |
Price | $16.79 | $115.35 |
Size | $365.834 million | $6.220 billion |
10Y return | 37.62 % | 125.65 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.19 % | 4.15 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 09/12/2010 | 20/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
IHD | VGAD | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 87 | 608 |
Median incremental investment | $807.95 | $2,010.12 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,595.05 | $9,170.33 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
IHD | VGAD | |
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IHD | 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 |