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Compare VDBA vs. MQHG

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

Vanguard Diversified Balanced Index ETF

ASX

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Overview
Performance

Overview

When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are VDBA and MQHG. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VDBA

MQHG

Popularity

Low

N/A

Pearlers invested

66

0

Median incremental investment

$1,055.50

$0

Median investment frequency

Monthly

N/A

Median total investment

$3,630.00

$0

Average age group

> 35

N/A

Key Summary

VDBA

MQHG

Strategy

VDBA.AX was created on 2017-11-20 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on target outcome asset allocation. The ETF provides low-cost access to a range of sector funds, offering broad diversification across multiple asset classes. The Balanced ETF is designed for investors seeking a balance between income and capital growth. The ETF targets a 50% allocation to income asset classes and a 50% allocation to growth asset classes.

MQHG.AX was created on 2025-12-01 by Macquarie. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The Fund provides exposure to a diversified portfolio of Global equities through securities listed, or expected to be listed, on global developed market exchanges

Top 3 holdings

BHP Group Ltd. (2.15 %)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (1.72 %)

CSL Ltd. (1.35 %)

Macquarie Core Global Equity (Hedged) Active ETF (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (50.55 %)

Financials (9.84 %)

Information Technology (6.59 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (40.15 %)

Australia (37.85 %)

Japan (3.51 %)

Management fee

0.27 %

0 %

Key Summary

VDBA

MQHG

Issuer

Vanguard

Macquarie

Tracking index

20% S&P - ASX 300-14.5% MSCI World ex-Australia-9% MSCI World ex-Aus hedged-AUD-3.5% MSCI World ex-Aus Small Cap-3% MSCI Emerging Market-15% Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr-35% Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Float-Adjusted and Scaled-TR

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.27 %

0 %

Price

$60.00

$10.20

Size

$1.129 million

N/A

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution/β€Šdividend yield (5Y)

3.95 %

0.04 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

22/11/2017

03/12/2025

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

VDBA

MQHG

Popularity

Low

N/A

Pearlers invested

66

0

Median incremental investment

$1,055.50

$0

Median investment frequency

Monthly

N/A

Median total investment

$3,630.00

$0

Average age group

> 35

N/A

Pros and Cons

VDBA

MQHG

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Lower management fee

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

VDBA

MQHG

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