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Compare IZZ 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 China Large-Cap ETF (IZZ) 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
IZZ | VGAD | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 64 | 571 |
Median incremental investment | $1,993.50 | $2,017.57 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,235.00 | $9,933.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
IZZ | VGAD | |
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Strategy | IZZ.AX was created on 2004-10-05 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the FTSE China 50 Index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of 50 of the largest and most liquid Chinese companies which trade on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange | 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 | TENCENT HOLDINGS LTD (10.00 %) ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LTD (8.96 %) XIAOMI CORP (7.49 %) | Apple Inc. (5.41 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.14 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (59.03 %) Consumer Discretionary (16.54 %) Communication Services (12.68 %) | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) |
Top 3 countries | China (100.00 %) | United States (72.94 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) |
Management fee | 0.74 % | 0.21 % |
Key Summary
IZZ | VGAD | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | iShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | FTSE China 50 Net Tax USD Index | MSCI World ex Australia - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.74 % | 0.21 % |
Price | $60.23 | $115.96 |
Size | $519.495 million | $5.956 billion |
10Y return | 13.58 % | 118.92 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.26 % | 4.13 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 15/11/2007 | 20/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
IZZ | VGAD | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 64 | 571 |
Median incremental investment | $1,993.50 | $2,017.57 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,235.00 | $9,933.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
IZZ | VGAD | |
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IZZ | VGAD |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |