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Compare VGAD vs. QRE
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 Australian Resources Sector ETF (QRE). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGAD | QRE | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 629 | 138 |
Median incremental investment | $2,000.00 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $10,104.20 | $2,375.75 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VGAD | QRE | |
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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. | QRE.AX was created on 2010-12-10 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on theme equity. The ETF currently has 536.95m in AUM and 55 holdings. QRE.AX aims to track the performance an index (before fees and expenses) comprising the largest ASX-listed companies in the resources sector, including BHP, Rio Tinto, Woodside Petroleum and more. |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.41 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.14 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) | S&P/ASX 200 R IDX SEP26 (0 %) BHP GROUP LTD (39.03 %) RIO TINTO LTD (7.53 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) | Materials (73.55 %) Energy (18.66 %) Utilities (3.92 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (73.36 %) Japan (5.42 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.70 %) | Australia (95.29 %) United States (3.12 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (0.81 %) |
Management fee | 0.21 % | 0.34 % |
Key Summary
VGAD | QRE | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged | Solactive Australia Resources Sector Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Gross |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.21 % | 0.34 % |
Price | $132.95 | $10.75 |
Size | $7.732 billion | $476.495 million |
10Y return | 144.57 % | 167.41 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.22 % | 6.38 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 20/11/2014 | 15/12/2010 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGAD | QRE | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 629 | 138 |
Median incremental investment | $2,000.00 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $10,104.20 | $2,375.75 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGAD | QRE | |
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VGAD | QRE |
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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 |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |