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Magellan Global Equities Fund Currency Hedged (Managed Fund)

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Overview
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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 Magellan Global Equities Fund Currency Hedged (Managed Fund) (MHG) and the Vanguard FTSE Asia Ex Japan Shares Index ETF (VAE). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

MHG

VAE

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

5

447

Median incremental investment

$1,494.46

$1,057.09

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$3,750.12

$3,065.46

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Key Summary

MHG

VAE

Strategy

MHG.AX was created on 2015-08-04 by Magellan. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. To achieve attractive risk-adjusted investment returns over the medium to long-term, While reducing the risk of permanent capital loss.

Vanguard FTSE Asia ex Japan Shares Index ETF objective is to track the performance of the FTSE Asia Pacific ex Japan, Australia and New Zealand Index (with net dividends reinvested) in Australian dollars before accounting for fees, expenses and tax.

Top 3 holdings

Amazon.com Inc (6.77 %)

Microsoft Corp (5.74 %)

SAP SE (4.59 %)

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (6.57 %)

Tencent Holdings Ltd. (4.32 %)

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (3.96 %)

Top 3 industries

Information Technology (46.20 %)

Communication Services (17.17 %)

Consumer Staples (15.67 %)

Information Technology (21.30 %)

Other (15.91 %)

Financials (15.36 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (77.86 %)

Germany (4.93 %)

Netherlands (4.50 %)

China (31.42 %)

India (23.33 %)

Taiwan (18.76 %)

Management fee

1.35 %

0.4 %


Key Summary

MHG

VAE

Issuer

Magellan

Vanguard

Tracking index

MSCI World Index - Hedged to AUD

FTSE Asia Pacific ex Japan Australia and New Zealand Net - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

1.35 %

0.4 %

Price

$3.96

$80.67

Size

N/A

N/A

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

4.01 %

2.16 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

10/08/2015

11/12/2015

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

MHG

VAE

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

5

447

Median incremental investment

$1,494.46

$1,057.09

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$3,750.12

$3,065.46

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Pros and Cons

MHG

VAE

Pros

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower distribution yield

MHG

VAE

Higher exposure to US market

Lower exposure to US market

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield

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