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Compare VGB vs. HQUS
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 Australian Government Bond Index ETF (VGB) and the Betashares S&P 500 Equal Weight Currency Hedged ETF (HQUS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGB | HQUS | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 127 | 10 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $4,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,082.96 | $4,649.22 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VGB | HQUS | |
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Strategy | VGB.AX was created on 2012-04-24 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. Vanguard Australian Government Bond Index ETF seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index before taking into account fees, expenses and tax. | HQUS.AX was created on 2024-07-10 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. HQUS.AX aims to track the performance of the S&P 500 Equal Weight AUD Hedged Index NTR. |
Top 3 holdings | Australia Government Bond 3.25 2025-04-21 (3.58 %) Australia Government Bond 0.25 2024-11-21 (3.44 %) Australia Government Bond 4.25 2026-04-21 (3.39 %) | AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (1.53 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (0.30 %) COINBASE GLOBAL INC (0.29 %) |
Top 3 industries | Industrials (15.88 %) Financials (14.49 %) Information Technology (13.64 %) | |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.29 % |
Key Summary
VGB | HQUS | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD | S&P 500 Equal Weight AUD Hedged Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.29 % |
Price | $47.34 | $44.92 |
Size | $4.711 million | N/A |
10Y return | -3.23 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.04 % | 1.35 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 30/04/2012 | 11/07/2024 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGB | HQUS | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 127 | 10 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $4,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,082.96 | $4,649.22 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGB | HQUS | |
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VGB | HQUS |
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Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |