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Compare IWLD 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 MSCI World Ex Australia Esg ETF (IWLD) 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
IWLD | VGAD | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 235 | 571 |
Median incremental investment | $1,545.81 | $2,017.57 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $5,040.88 | $9,783.21 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
IWLD | VGAD | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | The IWLD ETF seeks to track the performance of the MSCI World ex-Australia Custom ESG Leaders Index before considering any fees, expenses, and taxes. | 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 | NVIDIA CORP (10.89 %) MICROSOFT CORP (9.08 %) ALPHABET INC CLASS A (2.97 %) | Apple Inc. (5.41 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.14 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (31.91 %) Financials (15.96 %) Industrials (10.92 %) | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (74.50 %) Japan (6.44 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.41 %) | United States (72.94 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) |
Management fee | 0.09 % | 0.21 % |
Key Summary
IWLD | VGAD | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | iShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | MSCI World IMI - AUD | MSCI World ex Australia - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.09 % | 0.21 % |
Price | $68.12 | $117.87 |
Size | $1.495 billion | $5.956 billion |
10Y return | N/A | 126.67 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.27 % | 4.13 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 28/04/2016 | 20/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
IWLD | VGAD | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 235 | 571 |
Median incremental investment | $1,545.81 | $2,017.57 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $5,040.88 | $9,783.21 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
IWLD | VGAD | |
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Cons |
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IWLD | VGAD |
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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 |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |