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Compare VHY vs. VGAD
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 Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF (VGAD). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VHY | VGAD | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,513 | 519 |
Median incremental investment | $1,011.60 | $2,033.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,264.00 | $8,255.52 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VHY | VGAD | |
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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. | The aim of Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF is to track the return of the MSCI World ex-Australia (with net dividends reinvested) before considering fees, expenses, and tax. It also seeks to reduce the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations on the fund's performance by hedging it to the Australian dollar. |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (10.26 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (9.79 %) National Australia Bank Ltd. (6.83 %) | Apple Inc. (5.41 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.14 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (40.37 %) Materials (23.34 %) Energy (10.73 %) | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (99.89 %) China (0.11 %) | United States (72.94 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) |
Management fee | 0.25 % | 0.21 % |
Key Summary
VHY | VGAD | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Vanguard |
Tracking index | FTSE Australia High Dividend Yield Index - AUD | MSCI World ex Australia - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.25 % | 0.21 % |
Price | $70.75 | $98.28 |
Size | N/A | N/A |
10Y return | 1.27 % | 78.17 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 7.50 % | 3.46 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/05/2011 | 20/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VHY | VGAD | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,513 | 519 |
Median incremental investment | $1,011.60 | $2,033.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,264.00 | $8,255.52 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
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VHY | VGAD |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |