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Compare VEQ vs. HGBL
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 FTSE Europe Shares ETF (VEQ) and the BetaShares Global Shares ETF - Currency Hedged (HGBL). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VEQ | HGBL | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 101 | 59 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $3,999.37 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,661.48 | $15,622.56 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VEQ | HGBL | |
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Strategy | VEQ.AX was created on 2015-12-09 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. Vanguard FTSE Europe Shares ETF seeks to track the return of the FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index (with net dividends reinvested) in Australian dollars, before taking into account fees, expenses and tax. | HGBL.AX was created on 2023-05-16 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The investment objective of each Fund is to provide an investment return, before fees and expenses, that aims to track the performance of the relevant Index. |
Top 3 holdings | Nestle SA (2.78 %) ASML Holding NV (2.40 %) Novo Nordisk A/S Class B (2.14 %) | Betashares Global Shares ETF (100.00 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (17.53 %) Industrials (15.69 %) Health Care (14.17 %) | Other (29.91 %) Information Technology (23.98 %) Health Care (8.49 %) |
Top 3 countries | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (22.70 %) Switzerland (15.45 %) France (14.02 %) | United States (71.69 %) Japan (6.93 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.99 %) |
Management fee | 0.35 % | 0.11 % |
Key Summary
VEQ | HGBL | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index - AUD - AU Dollar | Solactive GBS Developed Markets ex Australia Large & Mid Cap Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.35 % | 0.11 % |
Price | $73.72 | $68.32 |
Size | N/A | $1.064 billion |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.56 % | 0.43 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 11/12/2015 | 17/05/2023 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VEQ | HGBL | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 101 | 59 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $3,999.37 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,661.48 | $15,622.56 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VEQ | HGBL | |
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VEQ | HGBL |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |