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Compare ROBO 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 Global X Robo Global Robotics & Automation ETF (ROBO) 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
ROBO | VGAD | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 537 | 477 |
Median incremental investment | $639.76 | $2,031.45 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,108.52 | $8,798.60 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
ROBO | VGAD | |
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Strategy | ROBO.AX was created on 2017-09-13 by Global X. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on theme equity. The Fund aims to provide investors with a return that (before fees and expenses) tracks the performance of the ROBO.AX Global Robotics and Automation Index (the Index) | 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 | Harmonic Drive Systems Inc (2.15 %) Hiwin Technologies Corp (1.82 %) Fanuc Corp (1.81 %) | Apple Inc. (5.41 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.14 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Industrials (47.22 %) Information Technology (43.10 %) Consumer Staples (15.08 %) | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (42.78 %) Japan (18.81 %) Taiwan (8.37 %) | United States (72.94 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) |
Management fee | 0.82 % | 0.21 % |
Key Summary
ROBO | VGAD | |
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Issuer | Global X | Vanguard |
Tracking index | ROBO Global Robotics and Automation TR Index | MSCI World ex Australia - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.82 % | 0.21 % |
Price | $79.18 | $107.30 |
Size | $230.994 million | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 110.27 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.87 % | 3.23 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 14/09/2017 | 20/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ROBO | VGAD | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 537 | 477 |
Median incremental investment | $639.76 | $2,031.45 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,108.52 | $8,798.60 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
ROBO | VGAD | |
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ROBO | 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 |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |