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Compare VHY vs. QUAL
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 VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF (QUAL). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VHY | QUAL | |
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Popularity | Medium | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 1,513 | 1,364 |
Median incremental investment | $1,011.60 | $946.52 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,264.00 | $3,263.50 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VHY | QUAL | |
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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. | QUAL's key objective is to invest in high-quality companies that have outperformed the market over the long term compared to global equity benchmarks. |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (10.26 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (9.79 %) National Australia Bank Ltd. (6.83 %) | Meta Platforms Inc Class A (4.98 %) Microsoft Corp (4.95 %) Apple Inc (4.89 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (40.37 %) Materials (23.34 %) Energy (10.73 %) | Information Technology (39.68 %) Communication Services (27.98 %) Financials (9.75 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (99.89 %) China (0.11 %) | United States (77.74 %) Switzerland (4.98 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (4.22 %) |
Management fee | 0.25 % | 0.4 % |
Key Summary
VHY | QUAL | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | VanEck |
Tracking index | FTSE Australia High Dividend Yield Index - AUD | MSCI World ex Australia Quality Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.25 % | 0.4 % |
Price | $70.75 | $53.50 |
Size | N/A | $6.580 billion |
10Y return | 1.27 % | 189.50 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 7.50 % | 1.85 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/05/2011 | 31/10/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VHY | QUAL | |
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Popularity | Medium | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 1,513 | 1,364 |
Median incremental investment | $1,011.60 | $946.52 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,264.00 | $3,263.50 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VHY | QUAL | |
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VHY | QUAL |
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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 |