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Compare VGAD vs. A300
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 MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF (VGAD) and the Global X Australia 300 ETF (A300). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGAD | A300 | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 636 | 263 |
Median incremental investment | $2,000.00 | $665.80 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $10,024.40 | $1,065.33 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VGAD | A300 | |
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Strategy | 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. | The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide investors with a return that (before fees and expenses) tracks the performance of the FTSE Australia 300 Index (the Index). |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.41 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.14 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) | BHP Group Ltd (11.94 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (9.74 %) National Australia Bank Ltd (4.60 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (73.36 %) Japan (5.42 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.70 %) | |
Management fee | 0.21 % | 0.04 % |
Key Summary
VGAD | A300 | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Global X |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged | FTSE Australia 300 |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.21 % | 0.04 % |
Price | $132.87 | $51.02 |
Size | $7.809 billion | $23.213 million |
10Y return | 144.83 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.22 % | 2.03 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 20/11/2014 | 05/08/2025 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGAD | A300 | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 636 | 263 |
Median incremental investment | $2,000.00 | $665.80 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $10,024.40 | $1,065.33 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGAD | A300 | |
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VGAD | A300 |
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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 |