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Compare VGAD vs. GNDQ
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 Wealthbuilder Nasdaq Geared Complex ETF (GNDQ). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGAD | GNDQ | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 635 | 114 |
Median incremental investment | $2,000.00 | $1,501.75 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $9,993.24 | $3,591.95 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VGAD | GNDQ | |
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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. | GNDQ.AX was created on 2024-10-11 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The investment objective of the Betashares Wealth Builder Nasdaq 100 Geared (30-40% LVR) Complex ETF is to provide geared exposure to the returns of the Nasdaq-100 Index. There is no assurance or guarantee that the returns of the Fund will meet its investment objective. |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.41 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.14 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) | BETASHARES NASDAQ 100 ETF (148.54 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (-48.54 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (73.36 %) Japan (5.42 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.70 %) | United States (96.49 %) Canada (1.34 %) Netherlands (0.72 %) |
Management fee | 0.21 % | 0.5 % |
Key Summary
VGAD | GNDQ | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.21 % | 0.5 % |
Price | $131.50 | $38.25 |
Size | $7.667 billion | $79.252 million |
10Y return | 142.98 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.22 % | 0.82 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 20/11/2014 | 14/10/2024 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGAD | GNDQ | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 635 | 114 |
Median incremental investment | $2,000.00 | $1,501.75 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $9,993.24 | $3,591.95 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGAD | GNDQ | |
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VGAD | GNDQ |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |