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Compare VBLD vs. HYLD
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 Global Infrastructure Index ETF (VBLD) and the Betashares S&P Australian Shares High Yield ETF (HYLD). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VBLD | HYLD | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 52 | 108 |
Median incremental investment | $1,310.23 | $1,010.18 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,464.44 | $1,224.21 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VBLD | HYLD | |
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Strategy | VBLD.AX was created on 2018-10-19 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on theme equity. Vanguard Global Infrastructure Index ETF seeks to track the return of the FTSE Developed Core Infrastructure Index (with net dividends reinvested) in Australian dollars, before taking into account fees, expenses and tax. | HYLD.AX was created on 2025-08-01 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on high dividend yield equity. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return that aims to track the performance of the S&P/ASX 200 High Yield Select Index (the Index), before taking into account fees and expenses. |
Top 3 holdings | NextEra Energy Inc. (7.14 %) Union Pacific Corp. (5.86 %) American Tower Corp. (4.41 %) | ANZ Group Holdings Ltd (11.38 %) Westpac Banking Corp (11.22 %) National Australia Bank Ltd (11.08 %) |
Top 3 industries | Utilities (52.56 %) Industrials (23.35 %) Energy (13.64 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (69.79 %) Canada (13.74 %) Japan (3.99 %) | |
Management fee | 0.47 % | 0 % |
Key Summary
VBLD | HYLD | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | FTSE Developed Core Infrastructure Index - AUD | S&P/ASX 200 High Yield Select Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Gross |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.47 % | 0 % |
Price | $74.68 | $31.37 |
Size | N/A | $53.192 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.58 % | 0.76 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 23/10/2018 | 04/08/2025 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VBLD | HYLD | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 52 | 108 |
Median incremental investment | $1,310.23 | $1,010.18 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,464.44 | $1,224.21 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VBLD | HYLD | |
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VBLD | HYLD |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |