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Compare MICH 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 Magellan Infra Fund (Currency Hedged) - Active ETF (MICH) 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
MICH | VGAD | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 12 | 570 |
Median incremental investment | $1,143.63 | $2,016.26 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,452.53 | $9,798.62 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
MICH | VGAD | |
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Strategy | MICH.AX was created on 2016-07-19 by Magellan. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on theme equity. To achieve attractive risk adjusted returns over the medium to long-term, While reducing the risk of permanent capital loss | 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 | Aena SME SA (6.46 %) Severn Trent PLC (5.77 %) Ferrovial SE (5.40 %) | Apple Inc. (5.41 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.14 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Utilities (46.48 %) Industrials (29.85 %) Other (13.74 %) | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (38.21 %) Spain (15.62 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (14.04 %) | United States (72.94 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) |
Management fee | 1.05 % | 0.21 % |
Key Summary
MICH | VGAD | |
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Issuer | Magellan | Vanguard |
Tracking index | S&P Global Infrastructure Hedged to USD Index | MSCI World ex Australia - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 1.05 % | 0.21 % |
Price | $3.21 | $115.74 |
Size | N/A | $5.956 billion |
10Y return | N/A | 116.17 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.14 % | 4.13 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 22/07/2016 | 20/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
MICH | VGAD | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 12 | 570 |
Median incremental investment | $1,143.63 | $2,016.26 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,452.53 | $9,798.62 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
MICH | VGAD | |
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MICH | 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 |