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Compare NDQ 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 Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ) 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
NDQ | VGAD | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 7,156 | 525 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $2,032.72 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,786.00 | $8,998.86 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
NDQ | VGAD | |
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Strategy | BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ) seeks to track the performance of the NASDAQ 100 index before account fees, expenses and taxes. The index tracks 100 of the largest non-financial companies listed on the NASDAQ market. | 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 | NASDAQ 100 E-MINI SEP25 (0 %) MICROSOFT CORP (8.85 %) NVIDIA CORP (8.80 %) | Apple Inc. (5.41 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.14 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (51.89 %) Consumer Discretionary (13.53 %) Communication Services (12.77 %) | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (97.15 %) Netherlands (0.92 %) Brazil (0.69 %) | United States (72.94 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) |
Management fee | 0.48 % | 0.21 % |
Key Summary
NDQ | VGAD | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | NASDAQ 100 Index | MSCI World ex Australia - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.48 % | 0.21 % |
Price | $50.10 | $107.95 |
Size | $6.393 billion | N/A |
10Y return | 389.26 % | 95.49 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.88 % | 3.46 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/05/2015 | 20/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
NDQ | VGAD | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 7,156 | 525 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $2,032.72 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,786.00 | $8,998.86 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
NDQ | VGAD | |
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NDQ | VGAD |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |