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Compare VGS vs. HGEN
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 ETF (VGS) and the Global X Hydrogen ETF (HGEN). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGS | HGEN | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 23,050 | 287 |
Median incremental investment | $1,034.81 | $638.25 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,990.75 | $1,488.75 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VGS | HGEN | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | 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. | HGEN.AX was created on 2021-10-06 by Global X. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on theme equity. The Fund aims to provide investors with a return that (before fees and expenses) tracks the performance of the Solactive Global Hydrogen ESG Index. |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.40 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.13 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) | Bloom Energy Corp Class A (17.19 %) Plug Power Inc (8.65 %) Kaori Heat Treatment Co Ltd (8.37 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) | Industrials (68.86 %) Materials (18.25 %) Consumer Staples (7.54 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (73.10 %) Japan (5.51 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.67 %) | United States (55.24 %) Korea (12.77 %) Taiwan (8.11 %) |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.69 % |
Key Summary
VGS | HGEN | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | Global X |
Tracking index | MSCI WorldexAustralia Index - AUD | Solactive Global Hydrogen Index - Benchmark TR Net |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.69 % |
Price | $159.29 | $12.11 |
Size | N/A | $50.585 million |
10Y return | 184.24 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.32 % | 0.32 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 20/11/2014 | 06/10/2021 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGS | HGEN | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 23,050 | 287 |
Median incremental investment | $1,034.81 | $638.25 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,990.75 | $1,488.75 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGS | HGEN | |
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Cons |
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VGS | HGEN |
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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 |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |