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Compare VGAD vs. HYLD
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 S&P Australian Shares High Yield ETF (HYLD). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGAD | HYLD | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 611 | 141 |
Median incremental investment | $2,002.15 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $9,679.36 | $1,634.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VGAD | HYLD | |
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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. | HYLD.AX was created on 2025-08-01 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on high dividend yield equity. The ETF currently has 84.75m in AUM and 50 holdings. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return that aims to track the performance of the S&P/ASX 200 High Yield Select Index (the Index), before taking into account fees and expenses. |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.41 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.14 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) | SPI 200 FUTURES JUN26 (0 %) BHP GROUP LTD (11.26 %) ANZ GROUP HOLDINGS LTD (9.51 %) |
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 %) | Australia (98.75 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (0.82 %) New Zealand (0.43 %) |
Management fee | 0.21 % | 0 % |
Key Summary
VGAD | HYLD | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged | S&P/ASX 200 High Yield Select Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Gross |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.21 % | 0 % |
Price | $127.36 | $32.68 |
Size | $7.132 billion | $86.418 million |
10Y return | 147.16 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.15 % | 1.84 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 20/11/2014 | 04/08/2025 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGAD | HYLD | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 611 | 141 |
Median incremental investment | $2,002.15 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $9,679.36 | $1,634.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGAD | HYLD | |
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VGAD | HYLD |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |