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Compare VGAD vs. HYGG
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 Hyperion Global Growth Companies Fund - Active ETF (HYGG). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGAD | HYGG | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 623 | 123 |
Median incremental investment | $2,000.00 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $10,174.78 | $3,006.51 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VGAD | HYGG | |
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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. | HYGG.AX was created on 2014-06-01 by Hyperion. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The ETF currently has 3105.52m in AUM and 7 holdings. The Fund aims to achieve long-term returns above the benchmark, and minimise the risk of permanent capital loss |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.41 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.14 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) | Tesla Inc (12.77 %) Alphabet Inc Class A (12.71 %) Amazon.com Inc (9.95 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) | Information Technology (40.46 %) Consumer Discretionary (27.08 %) Communication Services (16.69 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (73.36 %) Japan (5.42 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.70 %) | United States (92.29 %) Netherlands (3.76 %) France (2.37 %) |
Management fee | 0.21 % | 0.7 % |
Key Summary
VGAD | HYGG | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Hyperion |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged | MSCI World Index |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.21 % | 0.7 % |
Price | $132.14 | $5.93 |
Size | $7.466 billion | $3.238 billion |
10Y return | 145.39 % | 334.85 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.22 % | 11.49 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 20/11/2014 | 21/03/2021 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGAD | HYGG | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 623 | 123 |
Median incremental investment | $2,000.00 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $10,174.78 | $3,006.51 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGAD | HYGG | |
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VGAD | HYGG |
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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 |