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Compare IOZ 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 Core S&P/ASX 200 ETF (IOZ) 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
IOZ | VGAD | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 725 | 497 |
Median incremental investment | $1,005.32 | $2,030.93 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,547.08 | $9,137.47 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
IOZ | VGAD | |
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Strategy | The fund seeks to track the performance of the S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index before considering fees, expenses, and taxes. The index consists of the 200 largest Australian securities listed on the ASX. | 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 | COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (10.37 %) BHP GROUP LTD (8.18 %) CSL LTD (5.36 %) | Apple Inc. (5.41 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.14 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (33.17 %) Materials (18.17 %) Health Care (8.64 %) | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (94.85 %) United States (3.08 %) New Zealand (1.58 %) | United States (72.94 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) |
Management fee | 0.05 % | 0.21 % |
Key Summary
IOZ | VGAD | |
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Issuer | iShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | S&P ASX 200 | MSCI World ex Australia - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.05 % | 0.21 % |
Price | $34.42 | $110.09 |
Size | $6.872 billion | N/A |
10Y return | 35.51 % | 108.90 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.33 % | 3.46 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 09/12/2010 | 20/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
IOZ | VGAD | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 725 | 497 |
Median incremental investment | $1,005.32 | $2,030.93 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,547.08 | $9,137.47 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
IOZ | VGAD | |
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IOZ | 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 |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |