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Compare VGAD vs. ALPH
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 Schroder Global Equity Alpha Fund - Active ETF (ALPH). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGAD | ALPH | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 611 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $2,001.83 | $1,309.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $9,667.35 | $1,253.50 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VGAD | ALPH | |
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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. | ALPH.AX was created on 2024-12-04 by Schroder. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. To provide capital growth in excess of the MSCI All Country World Index (Net TR) Index before fees over a three to five year period by investing in equities of companies worldwide. |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.41 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.14 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) | NVIDIA Corp (6.06 %) Alphabet Inc Class A (5.29 %) Microsoft Corp (4.01 %) |
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 %) | United States (67.41 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (8.70 %) Japan (4.46 %) |
Management fee | 0.21 % | 0 % |
Key Summary
VGAD | ALPH | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Schroder |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.21 % | 0 % |
Price | $125.55 | $10.90 |
Size | $6.747 billion | N/A |
10Y return | 141.91 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.15 % | 0.54 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 20/11/2014 | 08/12/2024 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGAD | ALPH | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 611 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $2,001.83 | $1,309.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $9,667.35 | $1,253.50 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGAD | ALPH | |
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VGAD | ALPH |
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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 |