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Compare VDHG vs. AQLT
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 Diversified High Growth Index ETF (VDHG) and the Betashares Australian Quality ETF (AQLT). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VDHG | AQLT | |
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Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 12,851 | 129 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,530.00 |
Median investment frequency | Quarterly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,038.00 | $5,850.78 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VDHG | AQLT | |
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Strategy | Vanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF (ASX: VDHG) seeks to track the weighted average performance of various ETFs it invests in before taking into account fees, expenses and taxes. The index doesn’t track companies directly. Instead, it invests in other ETFs. It acts as an ETF that tracks other ETFs. | AQLT.AX was created on 2022-04-04 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. AQLT.AX aims to track an index (before fees and expenses) that comprises 40 high quality companies, selected based on three quality metrics high return on equity, low leverage and relative earnings stability. |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (3.79 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (3.03 %) CSL Ltd. (2.38 %) | SPI 200 FUTURES DEC26 (0 %) CSL LTD (9.29 %) WESFARMERS LTD (5.54 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (17.35 %) Other (12.53 %) Information Technology (11.71 %) | Financials (36.51 %) Consumer Discretionary (13.82 %) Materials (13.48 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (40.13 %) Australia (38.45 %) Japan (3.51 %) | Australia (93.77 %) United States (5.06 %) New Zealand (1.17 %) |
Management fee | 0.27 % | 0.35 % |
Key Summary
VDHG | AQLT | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | 36% S&P - ASX300 - 26.5% MSCI Wrld ex-Aus - 16% MSCI Wrld ex-Aus Hdg to AUD - 6.5% MSCI Wrld ex-Aus Sml Cap - 5% MSCI EM Index - 3% Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - 7% Bloomberg Barclays Glb. Aggrt. Flt.-Adjstd and Scaled Index Hdg. to A | Solactive Australia 200 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.27 % | 0.35 % |
Price | $75.95 | $34.62 |
Size | $3.350 billion | $1.466 billion |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.21 % | 3.20 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 22/11/2017 | 05/04/2022 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VDHG | AQLT | |
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Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 12,851 | 129 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,530.00 |
Median investment frequency | Quarterly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,038.00 | $5,850.78 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VDHG | AQLT | |
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VDHG | AQLT |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher 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 |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |