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Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF

ASX

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Overview
Performance

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 ALPH. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VGAD

ALPH

Popularity

Low

N/A

Pearlers invested

484

0

Median incremental investment

$2,030.43

$0

Median investment frequency

Monthly

N/A

Median total investment

$8,947.86

$0

Average age group

> 35

N/A


Key Summary

VGAD

ALPH

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 %)

Schroder Global Equity Alpha Fund - Active ETF (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Information Technology (22.51 %)

Financials (13.70 %)

Health Care (12.53 %)

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 %


Key Summary

VGAD

ALPH

Issuer

Vanguard

Schroder

Tracking index

MSCI World ex Australia - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.21 %

0 %

Price

$107.33

$10.28

Size

N/A

N/A

10Y return

113.59 %

N/A

Annual distribution/ dividend yield (5Y)

3.46 %

- %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

20/11/2014

08/12/2024

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VGAD

ALPH

Popularity

Low

N/A

Pearlers invested

484

0

Median incremental investment

$2,030.43

$0

Median investment frequency

Monthly

N/A

Median total investment

$8,947.86

$0

Average age group

> 35

N/A


Pros and Cons

VGAD

ALPH

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

ALPH

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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