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Compare VGAD vs. GGAB
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 Geared Long Aus Gov Bond (Hedge Fund) (GGAB). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGAD | GGAB | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | N/A |
Pearlers invested | 477 | 0 |
Median incremental investment | $2,031.45 | $0 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | N/A |
Median total investment | $8,798.60 | $0 |
Average age group | > 35 | N/A |
Key Summary
VGAD | GGAB | |
|---|---|---|
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. | GGAB.AX was created on 2023-12-04 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. The investment objective of the Betashares Geared Long Australian Government Bond Fund (hedge fund) is to provide Unitholders with geared long exposure to the returns of Australian Treasury Bonds with a term to maturity of approximately 10 years (10 Year Australian Treasury Bonds). |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.41 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.14 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) | AUST 10Y BOND FUT MAR25 (0 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (100.00 %) |
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 % | 0.99 % |
Key Summary
VGAD | GGAB | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.21 % | 0.99 % |
Price | $107.30 | $20.41 |
Size | N/A | $4.006 million |
10Y return | 110.27 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.23 % | - % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 20/11/2014 | 05/12/2023 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGAD | GGAB | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | N/A |
Pearlers invested | 477 | 0 |
Median incremental investment | $2,031.45 | $0 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | N/A |
Median total investment | $8,798.60 | $0 |
Average age group | > 35 | N/A |
Pros and Cons
VGAD | GGAB | |
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Cons |
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VGAD | GGAB |
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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 |