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Compare VHY vs. GEAR
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 Shares High Yield ETF (VHY) and the Betashares Geared Australian Equities Complex ETF (GEAR). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VHY | GEAR | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 3,019 | 300 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,475.00 | $2,214.55 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VHY | GEAR | |
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Strategy | VHY.AX was created on 2011-05-23 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on high dividend yield equity. Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF seeks to track the return of the FTSE Australia High Dividend Yield Index before taking into account fees, expenses and tax. | GEAR.AX was created on 2014-04-30 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The Fund aims to provide investors with geared exposure to a diversified portfolio of Australian shares as simply as buying any share on the ASX. As the fund is internally geared, investors do not need to take out margin loans and do not have the possibility of margin calls in relation to their investment in the Fund. |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (10.26 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (9.79 %) National Australia Bank Ltd. (6.83 %) | COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (24.41 %) BHP GROUP LTD (22.14 %) WESTPAC BANKING CORP (11.56 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (40.37 %) Materials (23.34 %) Energy (10.73 %) | Other (36.19 %) Financials (21.66 %) Materials (11.94 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | Australia (95.42 %) United States (3.04 %) New Zealand (0.60 %) |
Management fee | 0.25 % | 0.8 % |
Key Summary
VHY | GEAR | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | FTSE Australia High Dividend Yield Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.25 % | 0.8 % |
Price | $82.50 | $34.07 |
Size | $6.983 billion | $533.930 million |
10Y return | 52.86 % | 110.05 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.83 % | 5.62 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/05/2011 | 02/05/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VHY | GEAR | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 3,019 | 300 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,475.00 | $2,214.55 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VHY | GEAR | |
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VHY | GEAR |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |