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Compare VGAD vs. AAA
Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.
Overview
When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are VGAD and AAA. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGAD | AAA | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 624 | 251 |
Median incremental investment | $2,000.00 | $4,696.04 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $10,153.99 | $2,560.20 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VGAD | AAA | |
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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. | AAA.AX was created on 2012-03-06 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on target outcome asset allocation. The Fund aims to provide exposure to Australian cash, with attractive and regular incomedistributions that exceed the 30 day Bank Bill Swap Rate (after fees and expenses). |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.41 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.14 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) | Betashares Australian High Interest Cash ETF (100 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) | Communication Services (100.00 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (73.36 %) Japan (5.42 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.70 %) | |
Management fee | 0.21 % | 0.18 % |
Key Summary
VGAD | AAA | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.21 % | 0.18 % |
Price | $132.02 | $50.21 |
Size | $7.674 billion | $4.948 billion |
10Y return | 144.66 % | 0.12 % |
Annual distribution/ dividend yield (5Y) | 3.22 % | 2.48 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 20/11/2014 | 07/03/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGAD | AAA | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 624 | 251 |
Median incremental investment | $2,000.00 | $4,696.04 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $10,153.99 | $2,560.20 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGAD | AAA | |
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VGAD | AAA |
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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 |