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Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF

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Overview
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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 iShares Global Aggregate Bond Esg (Aud Hedged) ETF (AESG). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VGAD

AESG

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

483

2

Median incremental investment

$2,030.11

$1,993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$8,683.46

$14,435.96

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

VGAD

AESG

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.

AESG.AX was created on 2022-08-09 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses (including the cost of hedging).

Top 3 holdings

Apple Inc. (5.41 %)

Microsoft Corp. (4.14 %)

Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %)

iShares Global Aggt Bd ESG ETF AUD H Dis (99.95 %)

Top 3 industries

Information Technology (22.51 %)

Financials (13.70 %)

Health Care (12.53 %)

Other (99.97 %)

Communication Services (0.03 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (72.94 %)

Japan (5.73 %)

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %)

Management fee

0.21 %

0.19 %


Key Summary

VGAD

AESG

Issuer

Vanguard

iShares

Tracking index

MSCI World ex Australia - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged

Bloomberg MSCI Global Aggregate Sustainable and Green Bond SRI Index - Benchmark TR Net

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.21 %

0.19 %

Price

$104.62

$95.92

Size

N/A

$79.065 million

10Y return

109.70 %

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

3.46 %

0.84 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

20/11/2014

10/08/2022

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VGAD

AESG

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

483

2

Median incremental investment

$2,030.11

$1,993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$8,683.46

$14,435.96

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

VGAD

AESG

Pros

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Lower management fee

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

VGAD

AESG

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

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