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Compare VGAD vs. AQLT
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 BetaShares Australian Quality ETF (AQLT). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGAD | AQLT | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 485 | 40 |
Median incremental investment | $2,030.74 | $3,193.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $8,833.69 | $5,148.18 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VGAD | AQLT | |
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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. | AQLT.AX was created on 2022-04-04 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. AQLT.AX aims to track an index (before fees and expenses) that comprises 40 high quality companies, selected based on three quality metrics high return on equity, low leverage and relative earnings stability. |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.41 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.14 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) | SPI 200 FUTURES MAR25 (0 %) TELSTRA GROUP LTD (7.04 %) COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (6.78 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) | Financials (39.35 %) Materials (12.31 %) Consumer Discretionary (10.90 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (72.94 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) | Australia (95.56 %) United States (3.31 %) China (1.13 %) |
Management fee | 0.21 % | 0.35 % |
Key Summary
VGAD | AQLT | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged | Solactive Australia 200 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.21 % | 0.35 % |
Price | $106.43 | $30.92 |
Size | N/A | $340.623 million |
10Y return | 112.90 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.46 % | 2.46 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 20/11/2014 | 05/04/2022 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGAD | AQLT | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 485 | 40 |
Median incremental investment | $2,030.74 | $3,193.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $8,833.69 | $5,148.18 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGAD | AQLT | |
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VGAD | AQLT |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |