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Compare VGAD vs. HEUR
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 Europe Currency Hedged ETF (HEUR). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGAD | HEUR | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 477 | 13 |
Median incremental investment | $2,031.45 | $1,226.66 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $8,798.60 | $4,198.69 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VGAD | HEUR | |
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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. | HEUR.AX was created on 2016-05-10 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The fund aims to track the performance of an index (before fees and expenses) that provides diversified exposure to the largest globally competitive Eurozone companies, hedged into Australian dollars. |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.41 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.14 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) | ASML HOLDING NV (9.15 %) SAP SE (4.47 %) LVMH MOET HENNESSY LOUIS VUITT (4.21 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) | Other (99.49 %) Consumer Discretionary (6.36 %) Financials (4.65 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (72.94 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) | France (31.14 %) Germany (29.68 %) Netherlands (15.99 %) |
Management fee | 0.21 % | 0.56 % |
Key Summary
VGAD | HEUR | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged | S&P Eurozone Exporters AUD Hedged Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.21 % | 0.56 % |
Price | $108.30 | $14.33 |
Size | N/A | $43.866 million |
10Y return | 111.48 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.23 % | 5.82 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 20/11/2014 | 12/05/2016 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGAD | HEUR | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 477 | 13 |
Median incremental investment | $2,031.45 | $1,226.66 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $8,798.60 | $4,198.69 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGAD | HEUR | |
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VGAD | HEUR |
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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 |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |