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Compare VAE vs. HGBL
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 Vanguard FTSE Asia Ex Japan Shares Index ETF (VAE) and the Betashares Global Shares Currency Hedged ETF (HGBL). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAE | HGBL | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 802 | 93 |
Median incremental investment | $1,050.00 | $4,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,179.42 | $24,840.12 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAE | HGBL | |
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Strategy | Vanguard FTSE Asia ex Japan Shares Index ETF objective is to track the performance of the FTSE Asia Pacific ex Japan, Australia and New Zealand Index (with net dividends reinvested) in Australian dollars before accounting for fees, expenses and tax. | HGBL.AX was created on 2023-05-16 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The investment objective of each Fund is to provide an investment return, before fees and expenses, that aims to track the performance of the relevant Index. |
Top 3 holdings | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (6.57 %) Tencent Holdings Ltd. (4.32 %) Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (3.96 %) | MSCI WORLD INDEX MAR26 (0 %) NVIDIA CORP (5.39 %) APPLE INC (4.66 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (21.30 %) Other (15.91 %) Financials (15.36 %) | Other (29.74 %) Information Technology (25.04 %) Financials (8.88 %) |
Top 3 countries | China (31.93 %) Taiwan (21.91 %) India (18.65 %) | United States (72.60 %) Japan (6.38 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.60 %) |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.11 % |
Key Summary
VAE | HGBL | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | FTSE Asia Pacific ex Japan Australia and New Zealand Net - AUD | Solactive GBS Developed Markets ex Australia Large & Mid Cap Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.11 % |
Price | $99.51 | $78.38 |
Size | N/A | $2.144 billion |
10Y return | 116.23 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.02 % | 1.40 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 11/12/2015 | 17/05/2023 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAE | HGBL | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 802 | 93 |
Median incremental investment | $1,050.00 | $4,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,179.42 | $24,840.12 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAE | HGBL | |
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VAE | HGBL |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |