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Compare VAE vs. HVST
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 Australian Dividend Harvester Active ETF (HVST). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAE | HVST | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 802 | 75 |
Median incremental investment | $1,050.00 | $988.10 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,179.42 | $1,968.48 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAE | HVST | |
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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. | HVST.AX was created on 2014-10-29 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. HVST.AX aims to provide exposure to large-cap Australian shares, along with the potential for franked income that is at least 1.5x the yield of the Australian broad sharemarket on an annual basis. |
Top 3 holdings | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (6.57 %) Tencent Holdings Ltd. (4.32 %) Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (3.96 %) | SPI 200 FUTURES MAR26 (0 %) BETASHARES AUSTRALIA 200 ETF (25.18 %) BETASHARES AUSTRALIAN RESOURCE (12.25 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (21.30 %) Other (15.91 %) Financials (15.36 %) | Other (50.68 %) Financials (12.82 %) Health Care (6.32 %) |
Top 3 countries | China (31.93 %) Taiwan (21.91 %) India (18.65 %) | Australia (96.35 %) United States (2.15 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (0.84 %) |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.65 % |
Key Summary
VAE | HVST | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | FTSE Asia Pacific ex Japan Australia and New Zealand Net - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.65 % |
Price | $99.51 | $13.70 |
Size | N/A | $289.947 million |
10Y return | 116.23 % | -34.39 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.02 % | 5.35 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 11/12/2015 | 03/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAE | HVST | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 802 | 75 |
Median incremental investment | $1,050.00 | $988.10 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,179.42 | $1,968.48 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAE | HVST | |
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VAE | HVST |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
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 |