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Compare VGAD vs. INCM
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 Global Income Leaders ETF (INCM). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGAD | INCM | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 493 | 13 |
Median incremental investment | $2,030.43 | $1,293.46 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $8,901.75 | $4,850.10 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VGAD | INCM | |
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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. | INCM.AX was created on 2018-10-18 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on high dividend yield equity. The fund aims to track the performance of an index (before fees and expenses) that comprises 100 high-yielding global companies (ex-Australia) selected for their potential to generate attractive and sustainable income. |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.41 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.14 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) | MSCI WORLD INDEX MAR25 (0 %) AT&T INC (2.39 %) VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC (2.25 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) | Other (29.23 %) Utilities (22.86 %) Financials (11.85 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (72.94 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) | United States (70.82 %) Korea (4.54 %) Hong Kong (3.66 %) |
Management fee | 0.21 % | 0.45 % |
Key Summary
VGAD | INCM | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged | Nasdaq Global Income Leaders Index - USD-US Dollar |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.21 % | 0.45 % |
Price | $107.90 | $18.84 |
Size | N/A | $38.698 million |
10Y return | 110.37 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.46 % | 4.16 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 20/11/2014 | 22/10/2018 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGAD | INCM | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 493 | 13 |
Median incremental investment | $2,030.43 | $1,293.46 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $8,901.75 | $4,850.10 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGAD | INCM | |
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VGAD | INCM |
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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 |