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Compare VESG 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 Ethically Conscious International Shares Index ETF (VESG) and the Betashares Global Shares Currency Hedged ETF (HGBL). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VESG | HGBL | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2,731 | 98 |
Median incremental investment | $990.50 | $4,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,000.05 | $25,470.03 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VESG | HGBL | |
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Strategy | VESG seeks to track the performance of the FTSE Developed ex-Australia Choice Index (with dividends reinvested) before considering any additional fees, expenses, and taxes. | 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 | Apple Inc. (5.54 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.67 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.10 %) | MSCI WORLD INDEX MAR26 (0 %) NVIDIA CORP (5.38 %) APPLE INC (4.72 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (26.14 %) Health Care (16.64 %) Financials (15.14 %) | Other (29.74 %) Information Technology (25.04 %) Financials (8.88 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (73.05 %) Japan (6.22 %) Switzerland (2.78 %) | United States (72.60 %) Japan (6.38 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.60 %) |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.11 % |
Key Summary
VESG | HGBL | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | FTSE Developed ex Australia Choice Index - AUD | Solactive GBS Developed Markets ex Australia Large & Mid Cap Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.11 % |
Price | $102.37 | $76.90 |
Size | N/A | $2.218 billion |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.61 % | 1.40 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 13/09/2018 | 17/05/2023 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VESG | HGBL | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2,731 | 98 |
Median incremental investment | $990.50 | $4,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,000.05 | $25,470.03 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VESG | HGBL | |
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VESG | HGBL |
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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 |