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Compare VGAD vs. QHAL
Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.
Overview
When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are VGAD and QHAL. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGAD | QHAL | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 515 | 62 |
Median incremental investment | $2,030.93 | $868.08 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $8,720.04 | $4,267.95 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VGAD | QHAL | |
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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. | QHAL.AX was created on 2019-03-21 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. QHAL.AX seeks to provide investors with access to a diversified portfolio of quality international companies from developed markets (ex-Australia) hedged into Australian dollars with the aim of providing investment returns, before fees and other costs, which track the performance of the Index. |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.41 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.14 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) | VanEck MSCI International Quality (Aud Hedged) ETF (100 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (72.94 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) | United States (77.72 %) Switzerland (4.96 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (4.17 %) |
Management fee | 0.21 % | 0.43 % |
Key Summary
VGAD | QHAL | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | VanEck |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged | MSCI World ex Australia Quality 100% Hedged to AUD Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.21 % | 0.43 % |
Price | $104.86 | $46.14 |
Size | N/A | $1.836 billion |
10Y return | 92.76 % | N/A |
Annual distribution/ dividend yield (5Y) | 3.46 % | 1.82 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 20/11/2014 | 25/03/2019 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGAD | QHAL | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 515 | 62 |
Median incremental investment | $2,030.93 | $868.08 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $8,720.04 | $4,267.95 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGAD | QHAL | |
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VGAD | QHAL |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |