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Compare VGAD vs. F100
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 Ftse 100 ETF (F100). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGAD | F100 | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 516 | 61 |
Median incremental investment | $2,030.74 | $990.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $8,761.66 | $3,612.28 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VGAD | F100 | |
|---|---|---|
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. | F100.AX was created on 2019-07-12 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The Fund aims to track the price and income performance of the FTSE 100 Index (before fees and expenses). The Index provides exposure to the largest 100 comoanies traded on the London Stock Exchange, based on their market capitalisation. |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.41 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.14 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) | FTSE 100 IDX FUT JUN25 (0 %) ASTRAZENECA PLC (7.52 %) SHELL PLC (7.02 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) | Financials (17.65 %) Consumer Staples (17.44 %) Energy (13.29 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (72.94 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (95.85 %) Switzerland (2.89 %) United States (0.96 %) |
Management fee | 0.21 % | 0.45 % |
Key Summary
VGAD | F100 | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged | FTSE 100 Index |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.21 % | 0.45 % |
Price | $106.13 | $13.58 |
Size | N/A | $383.536 million |
10Y return | 94.95 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.46 % | 3.11 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 20/11/2014 | 16/07/2019 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGAD | F100 | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 516 | 61 |
Median incremental investment | $2,030.74 | $990.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $8,761.66 | $3,612.28 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGAD | F100 | |
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Cons |
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VGAD | F100 |
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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 |