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Compare VCF vs. QHAL
Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.
Overview
When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are VCF and QHAL. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VCF | QHAL | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 8 | 60 |
Median incremental investment | $524.61 | $868.94 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $5,782.00 | $4,457.70 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VCF | QHAL | |
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Strategy | VCF.AX was created on 2015-12-04 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 3.9m in AUM and 6439 holdings. Vanguard International Credit Securities Index (Hedged) ETF seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Corporate and Government-Related Scaled Index hedged into Australian dollars before taking into account fees, expenses and tax. | QHAL.AX was created on 2019-03-21 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. QHAL.AX seeks to provide investors with access to a diversified portfolio of quality international companies from developed markets (ex-Australia) hedged into Australian dollars with the aim of providing investment returns, before fees and other costs, which track the performance of the Index. |
Top 3 holdings | Korea National Housing Bond I 1.75 2024-04-30 (0.29 %) NTT Finance Corp. 0.18 2025-12-19 (0.22 %) Major Joint Local Government Bond 0.18 2028-04-25 (0.22 %) | VanEck MSCI International Quality (Aud Hedged) ETF (100 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.99 %) Financials (0.01 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (77.72 %) Switzerland (4.96 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (4.17 %) | |
Management fee | 0.3 % | 0.43 % |
Key Summary
VCF | QHAL | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | VanEck |
Tracking index | Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Government-related and Corporate Index hedged into Australian Dollars - AUD | MSCI World ex Australia Quality 100% Hedged to AUD Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.3 % | 0.43 % |
Price | $39.20 | $49.53 |
Size | $3.905 million | $2.069 billion |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution/ dividend yield (5Y) | 4.76 % | 2.03 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/12/2015 | 25/03/2019 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VCF | QHAL | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 8 | 60 |
Median incremental investment | $524.61 | $868.94 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $5,782.00 | $4,457.70 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VCF | QHAL | |
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VCF | QHAL |
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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 |