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Compare VGS vs. QHAL
Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.
Overview
When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are VGS and QHAL. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGS | QHAL | |
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Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 11,919 | 62 |
Median incremental investment | $1,075.31 | $865.83 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,926.72 | $5,067.60 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VGS | QHAL | |
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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. | QHAL.AX was created on 2019-03-21 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. QHAL.AX seeks to provide investors with access to a diversified portfolio of quality international companies from developed markets (ex-Australia) hedged into Australian dollars with the aim of providing investment returns, before fees and other costs, which track the performance of the Index. |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.40 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.13 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) | MSCI Global 'Quality' (ex-AUS hedged) (100 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (72.93 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) | United States (77.72 %) Switzerland (4.96 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (4.17 %) |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.43 % |
Key Summary
VGS | QHAL | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | VanEck |
Tracking index | MSCI WorldexAustralia Index - AUD | MSCI World ex Australia Quality 100% Hedged to AUD Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.43 % |
Price | $140.30 | $49.50 |
Size | N/A | $1.531 billion |
10Y return | 168.77 % | N/A |
Annual distribution/ dividend yield (5Y) | 2.37 % | 1.82 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 20/11/2014 | 25/03/2019 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGS | QHAL | |
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Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 11,919 | 62 |
Median incremental investment | $1,075.31 | $865.83 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,926.72 | $5,067.60 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGS | QHAL | |
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VGS | QHAL |
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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 |