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Vanguard Global Infrastructure Index ETF

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Overview
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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 Strong U.S. Dollar Fund (Hedge Fund) (YANK). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VBLD

YANK

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

31

1

Median incremental investment

$1,129.85

$9,971.75

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,280.64

$194.18

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

VBLD

YANK

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.

YANK.AX was created on 2016-11-28 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on long usd, short aud currency. YANK.AX aims to provide geared exposure to changes in the value of the U.S. dollar against the Australian dollar.

Top 3 holdings

NextEra Energy Inc. (7.14 %)

Union Pacific Corp. (5.86 %)

American Tower Corp. (4.41 %)

AUDUSD CRNCY FUT MAR25 (0 %)

AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (105.20 %)

USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (-5.20 %)

Top 3 industries

Utilities (52.56 %)

Industrials (23.35 %)

Energy (13.64 %)

Other (69.81 %)

Communication Services (30.19 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (69.79 %)

Canada (13.74 %)

Japan (3.99 %)

Management fee

0.47 %

1.38 %


Key Summary

VBLD

YANK

Issuer

Vanguard

BetaShares

Tracking index

FTSE Developed Core Infrastructure Index - AUD

Australian Dollar per U.S. Dollar

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.47 %

1.38 %

Price

$71.78

$13.87

Size

N/A

$7.362 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.63 %

3.86 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

23/10/2018

24/01/2017

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VBLD

YANK

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

31

1

Median incremental investment

$1,129.85

$9,971.75

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,280.64

$194.18

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

VBLD

YANK

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

VBLD

YANK

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

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