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Compare VGAD vs. IISV
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 Intell Investor Select Value Shr Fund - Active ETF (IISV). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGAD | IISV | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 516 | 14 |
Median incremental investment | $2,030.93 | $715.59 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $9,131.40 | $4,925.85 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VGAD | IISV | |
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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. | IISV.AX was created on 2023-03-31 by Intelligent Investor . The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The portfolio aims to outperform the S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index p.a. over five year rolling periods with minimal turnover to allow returns to compound in a favourable tax environment |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.41 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.14 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) | Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd Shs Subord.Vtg (7.81 %) RPMGlobal Holdings Ltd (7.20 %) CME Group Inc Class A (5.42 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) | Financials (40.52 %) Other (34.18 %) Communication Services (17.53 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (72.94 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) | United States (42.65 %) Australia (20.03 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (15.60 %) |
Management fee | 0.21 % | 0.97 % |
Key Summary
VGAD | IISV | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Intelligent Investor |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged | S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.21 % | 0.97 % |
Price | $106.80 | $3.61 |
Size | N/A | N/A |
10Y return | 92.57 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.46 % | 0.07 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 20/11/2014 | 30/03/2023 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGAD | IISV | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 516 | 14 |
Median incremental investment | $2,030.93 | $715.59 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $9,131.40 | $4,925.85 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGAD | IISV | |
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VGAD | IISV |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
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 |