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Compare VGS vs. HNDQ
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 BetaShares Nasdaq 100 Currency Hedged ETF (HNDQ). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGS | HNDQ | |
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Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 11,953 | 88 |
Median incremental investment | $1,074.94 | $1,523.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,935.40 | $4,008.62 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VGS | HNDQ | |
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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. | HNDQ.AX was created on 2020-07-20 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF - Currency Hedged aims to track the Nasdaq-100 Currency Hedged AUD Index before fees and expenses. |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.40 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.13 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) | APPLE INC (8.82 %) MICROSOFT CORP (8.54 %) NVIDIA CORP (7.92 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) | Information Technology (51.40 %) Consumer Discretionary (12.87 %) Communication Services (12.06 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (72.93 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) | United States (97.15 %) Netherlands (0.92 %) Brazil (0.69 %) |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.51 % |
Key Summary
VGS | HNDQ | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | MSCI WorldexAustralia Index - AUD | NASDAQ-100 Currency Hedged AUD Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.51 % |
Price | $140.55 | $43.81 |
Size | N/A | $469.743 million |
10Y return | 171.07 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.37 % | 1.22 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 20/11/2014 | 21/07/2020 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGS | HNDQ | |
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Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 11,953 | 88 |
Median incremental investment | $1,074.94 | $1,523.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,935.40 | $4,008.62 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
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VGS | HNDQ |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |