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Compare VIF vs. HGEN

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

Vanguard International Fixed Interest Index (Hedged) ETF

ASX

Buy

Buy

Global X Hydrogen ETF

ASX

Overview
Performance

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 International Fixed Interest Index (Hedged) ETF (VIF) and the Global X Hydrogen ETF (HGEN). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VIF

HGEN

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

34

290

Median incremental investment

$2,016.28

$638.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$7,874.62

$1,123.23

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

VIF

HGEN

Strategy

VIF.AX was created on 2015-12-04 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. The Fund seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Corporate and Government-Related Scaled Index hedged into Australian dollars before taking into account fees, expenses and tax

HGEN.AX was created on 2021-10-06 by Global X. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on theme equity. The Fund aims to provide investors with a return that (before fees and expenses) tracks the performance of the Solactive Global Hydrogen ESG Index.

Top 3 holdings

United States Treasury Note/Bond 2.875 2032-05-15 (0.70 %)

United Kingdom Gilt 0.25 2025-01-31 (0.44 %)

United States Treasury Note/Bond 0.625 2030-08-15 (0.41 %)

Bloom Energy Corp Class A (13.70 %)

Kaori Heat Treatment Co Ltd (7.72 %)

Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co Ltd (7.62 %)

Top 3 industries

Industrials (68.86 %)

Materials (18.25 %)

Consumer Staples (7.54 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (55.24 %)

Korea (12.77 %)

Taiwan (8.11 %)

Management fee

0.2 %

0.69 %

Key Summary

VIF

HGEN

Issuer

Vanguard

Global X

Tracking index

Bloomberg Barclays Global Treasury Index Hedged into Australian Dollars - AUD

Solactive Global Hydrogen Index - Benchmark TR Net

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.2 %

0.69 %

Price

$39.08

$8.95

Size

$2.351 million

$46.024 million

10Y return

-24.95 %

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

3.58 %

0.32 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

08/12/2015

06/10/2021

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

VIF

HGEN

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

34

290

Median incremental investment

$2,016.28

$638.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$7,874.62

$1,123.23

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

VIF

HGEN

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

VIF

HGEN

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