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Compare USD vs. MHG
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 U.S. Dollar ETF (USD) and the Magellan Global Equities Fund Currency Hedged (Managed Fund) (MHG). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
USD | MHG | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 3 | 5 |
Median incremental investment | $2,022.49 | $1,494.46 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $1,043.46 | $3,750.12 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
USD | MHG | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | USD.AX was created on 2011-01-31 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on long usd, short aud currency. USD.AX aims to track the performance of the U.S. dollar against the Australian dollar (before fees and expenses). If the U.S. dollar goes up 10% against the A$ the Fund is designed to go up 10% too, before fees and expenses. Conversely, the Fund will go down if the U.S. dollar falls. | MHG.AX was created on 2015-08-04 by Magellan. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. To achieve attractive risk-adjusted investment returns over the medium to long-term, While reducing the risk of permanent capital loss. |
Top 3 holdings | AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (0.34 %) | Amazon.com Inc (6.77 %) Microsoft Corp (5.74 %) SAP SE (4.59 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.98 %) Communication Services (0.00 %) | Information Technology (46.20 %) Communication Services (17.17 %) Consumer Staples (15.67 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (77.86 %) Germany (4.93 %) Netherlands (4.50 %) | |
Management fee | 0.45 % | 1.35 % |
Key Summary
USD | MHG | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | Magellan |
Tracking index | MSCI World Index - Hedged to AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.45 % | 1.35 % |
Price | $15.81 | $3.96 |
Size | $81.654 million | N/A |
10Y return | 31.09 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.74 % | 4.01 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 01/02/2011 | 10/08/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
USD | MHG | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 3 | 5 |
Median incremental investment | $2,022.49 | $1,494.46 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $1,043.46 | $3,750.12 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
USD | MHG | |
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USD | MHG |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |