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Compare VGAD vs. VGS
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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 Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGAD | VGS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 509 | 13,735 |
Median incremental investment | $2,031.29 | $1,064.20 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $8,207.64 | $3,496.77 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VGAD | VGS | |
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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. | Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS) seeks to track the performance of the MSCI World ex-Australia index before account fees, expenses and taxes. The index tracks the large and mid-cap stocks from 22 developed markets including the US, UK, Japan, Canada, France, Germany and Israel. |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.41 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.14 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) | Apple Inc. (5.40 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.13 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) | 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 (72.93 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) |
Management fee | 0.21 % | 0.18 % |
Key Summary
VGAD | VGS | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Vanguard |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged | MSCI WorldexAustralia Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.21 % | 0.18 % |
Price | $97.71 | $129.51 |
Size | N/A | N/A |
10Y return | 83.15 % | 121.57 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.46 % | 2.58 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 20/11/2014 | 20/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGAD | VGS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 509 | 13,735 |
Median incremental investment | $2,031.29 | $1,064.20 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $8,207.64 | $3,496.77 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGAD | VGS | |
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VGAD | VGS |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |