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Compare VHY vs. ISEC
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 S&P/ASX Bank Bills Enhanced Cash (ISEC). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VHY | ISEC | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,329 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $1,013.39 | $1,096.75 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,491.50 | $1,211.28 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VHY | ISEC | |
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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. | ISEC.AX was created on 2017-06-02 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. The Fund aims to provide investors with performance, before fees and expenses, in excess of the performance of an index comprised of Australian bank bills. |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (10.26 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (9.79 %) National Australia Bank Ltd. (6.83 %) | RBC MONEY MARKET 11AM (11.93 %) UNITED OVERSEAS BANK LTD (SYDNEY B (7.71 %) BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA (SYDNEY BRANCH (4.56 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (40.37 %) Materials (23.34 %) Energy (10.73 %) | Other (99.33 %) Communication Services (0.87 %) Consumer Discretionary (0.67 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (99.89 %) China (0.11 %) | |
Management fee | 0.25 % | 0.12 % |
Key Summary
VHY | ISEC | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | iShares |
Tracking index | FTSE Australia High Dividend Yield Index - AUD | S&P/ASX Bank Bill Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.25 % | 0.12 % |
Price | $75.50 | $100.94 |
Size | N/A | $260.144 million |
10Y return | 10.44 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 7.12 % | 2.12 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/05/2011 | 06/06/2017 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VHY | ISEC | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,329 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $1,013.39 | $1,096.75 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,491.50 | $1,211.28 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VHY | ISEC | |
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VHY | ISEC |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |