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Compare UMAX 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 S&P 500 Yield Maximiser Fund (Managed Fund) (UMAX) 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
UMAX | VGAD | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 44 | 496 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $2,030.43 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,600.04 | $9,043.68 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
UMAX | VGAD | |
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Strategy | UMAX.AX was created on 2014-09-17 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. UMAX.AX aims to generate attractive quarterly income and reduce the volatility of portfolio returns by implementing an equity income investment strategy over a portfolio of stocks comprising the S&P 500 Index. UMAX.AX does not aim to track an 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 | SPX US 02/21/25 C6160 (0 %) ISHARES CORE S&P 500 ETF (98.00 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (1.68 %) | Apple Inc. (5.41 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.14 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.94 %) Communication Services (0.06 %) | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (99.40 %) Switzerland (0.28 %) Netherlands (0.13 %) | United States (72.94 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) |
Management fee | 0.79 % | 0.21 % |
Key Summary
UMAX | VGAD | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.79 % | 0.21 % |
Price | $27.66 | $109.21 |
Size | $266.179 million | N/A |
10Y return | 60.44 % | 110.63 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 6.14 % | 3.46 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 19/09/2014 | 20/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
UMAX | VGAD | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 44 | 496 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $2,030.43 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,600.04 | $9,043.68 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
UMAX | VGAD | |
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UMAX | VGAD |
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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 |