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Compare VDHG vs. VGAD
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 Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF (VGAD). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VDHG | VGAD | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 8,774 | 494 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $2,031.12 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,832.98 | $8,955.70 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VDHG | VGAD | |
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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. | The aim of Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF is to track the return of the MSCI World ex-Australia (with net dividends reinvested) before considering fees, expenses, and tax. It also seeks to reduce the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations on the fund's performance by hedging it to the Australian dollar. |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (3.79 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (3.03 %) CSL Ltd. (2.38 %) | Apple Inc. (5.41 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.14 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (17.35 %) Other (12.53 %) Information Technology (11.71 %) | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (39.99 %) Australia (38.01 %) Japan (3.63 %) | United States (72.94 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) |
Management fee | 0.27 % | 0.21 % |
Key Summary
VDHG | VGAD | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Vanguard |
Tracking index | A17592 - 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 | MSCI World ex Australia - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.27 % | 0.21 % |
Price | $69.95 | $107.90 |
Size | $1.321 million | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 108.66 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.57 % | 3.46 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 22/11/2017 | 20/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VDHG | VGAD | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 8,774 | 494 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $2,031.12 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,832.98 | $8,955.70 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VDHG | VGAD | |
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VDHG | VGAD |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |