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Compare VAF vs. HQUS
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 Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF (VAF) and the Betashares S&P 500 Equal Weight Currency Hedged ETF (HQUS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAF | HQUS | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 448 | 11 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $4,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,142.73 | $5,262.27 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAF | HQUS | |
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Strategy | VAF.AX was created on 2012-10-29 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 6.79m in AUM and 838 holdings. Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index before taking into account fees, expenses and tax. | HQUS.AX was created on 2024-07-10 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. HQUS.AX aims to track the performance of the S&P 500 Equal Weight AUD Hedged Index NTR. |
Top 3 holdings | Australia Government Bond 4.25 2026-04-21 (2.95 %) Australia Government Bond 3.25 2025-04-21 (2.84 %) Australia Government Bond 0.25 2024-11-21 (2.73 %) | MODERNA INC (0.60 %) VEEVA SYSTEMS INC (0.32 %) ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORP (0.31 %) |
Top 3 industries | Industrials (15.79 %) Financials (14.65 %) Information Technology (13.66 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (98.88 %) Switzerland (0.37 %) China (0.21 %) | |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.29 % |
Key Summary
VAF | HQUS | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD | S&P 500 Equal Weight AUD Hedged Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.29 % |
Price | $45.03 | $50.83 |
Size | $6.739 million | $303.540 million |
10Y return | -10.71 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.19 % | 1.93 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 31/10/2012 | 11/07/2024 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAF | HQUS | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 448 | 11 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $4,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,142.73 | $5,262.27 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAF | HQUS | |
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VAF | HQUS |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |