Compare AU
Compare VAS vs. IHEB
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 Shares Index ETF (VAS) and the J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond (AUD Hedged) (IHEB). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAS | IHEB | |
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Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 18,442 | 2 |
Median incremental investment | $1,003.13 | $4,196.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,889.32 | $20,393.10 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAS | IHEB | |
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Strategy | Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS) seeks to track the performance of the ASX 300 index before account fees, expenses, and taxes. The index tracks the top 300 companies on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). | IHEB.AX was created on 2015-12-04 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the J.P. Morgan EMBI Global Core Index (AUD Hedged), before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the AUD hedged performance of U.S. dollar denominated fixed and/or floating rate emerging market bonds issued by sovereign and quasi-sovereign entities. |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) | iShares JP Morgan $ EM Bond ETF USD Dist (101.57 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) | Other (98.67 %) Communication Services (1.33 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (94.56 %) United States (3.02 %) New Zealand (1.65 %) | |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.51 % |
Key Summary
VAS | IHEB | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | iShares |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD | J.P. Morgan EMBI Global Core Hedged to AUD Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.51 % |
Price | $103.19 | $74.70 |
Size | N/A | $68.363 million |
10Y return | 56.04 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.52 % | 5.56 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/05/2009 | 09/12/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAS | IHEB | |
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Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 18,442 | 2 |
Median incremental investment | $1,003.13 | $4,196.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,889.32 | $20,393.10 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAS | IHEB | |
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VAS | IHEB |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |