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Compare VIF vs. HGEN
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 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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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VIF | HGEN |
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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 |