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Compare URNM 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 Global Uranium ETF (URNM) 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
URNM | VGAD | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 133 | 515 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $2,031.45 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,609.68 | $8,641.08 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
URNM | VGAD | |
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Strategy | URNM.AX was created on 2022-06-08 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on theme equity. The investment objective of the BetaShares Global Uranium ETF is to provide an investment return that aims to track the performance of the Indxx North Shore Uranium Mining Index (the Index), before taking into account fees and expenses. | 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 | CAMECO CORP (15.01 %) NAC KAZATOMPROM JSC (13.56 %) SPROTT PHYSICAL URANIUM TRUST (13.05 %) | Apple Inc. (5.41 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.14 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (65.91 %) Energy (34.08 %) Financials (13.11 %) | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) |
Top 3 countries | Canada (48.84 %) Australia (15.71 %) United States (11.62 %) | United States (72.94 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) |
Management fee | 0.69 % | 0.21 % |
Key Summary
URNM | VGAD | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Indxx North Shore Uranium Mining Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net | MSCI World ex Australia - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.69 % | 0.21 % |
Price | $7.06 | $103.17 |
Size | $137.535 million | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 88.51 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.54 % | 3.46 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 09/06/2022 | 20/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
URNM | VGAD | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 133 | 515 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $2,031.45 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,609.68 | $8,641.08 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
URNM | VGAD | |
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URNM | 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 |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |