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Compare VGAD vs. GAME
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 Video Games and Esports ETF (GAME). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGAD | GAME | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 616 | 120 |
Median incremental investment | $2,000.00 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $9,792.35 | $1,065.60 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VGAD | GAME | |
|---|---|---|
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. | GAME.AX was created on 2022-02-07 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on theme equity. The ETF currently has 21.79m in AUM and 36 holdings. GAME.AX aims to track the performance of an Index (before fees and expenses) that provides exposure to a portfolio of leading global video gaming and esports companies. |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.41 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.14 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) | TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE (9.05 %) NETEASE INC (8.37 %) KONAMI GROUP CORP (8.24 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) | Other (60.29 %) Communication Services (26.03 %) Information Technology (13.68 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (73.36 %) Japan (5.42 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.70 %) | Japan (34.71 %) United States (33.19 %) China (20.37 %) |
Management fee | 0.21 % | 0.57 % |
Key Summary
VGAD | GAME | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged | Nasdaq CTA Global Video Games & Esports Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.21 % | 0.57 % |
Price | $129.70 | $13.32 |
Size | $7.265 billion | $21.988 million |
10Y return | 156.73 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.73 % | 0.47 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 20/11/2014 | 08/02/2022 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGAD | GAME | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 616 | 120 |
Median incremental investment | $2,000.00 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $9,792.35 | $1,065.60 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGAD | GAME | |
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Cons |
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VGAD | GAME |
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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 |