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Compare VTS vs. IHD
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 Morningstar Us Total Mkt Shares Index ETF (VTS) and the iShares S&P/ASX Div Opportunities Esg Screened ETF (IHD). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VTS | IHD | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 3,440 | 94 |
Median incremental investment | $1,295.39 | $811.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $5,755.31 | $1,788.15 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VTS | IHD | |
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Strategy | Vanguard U.S. Total Market Shares Index ETF (ASX: VTS) seeks to track the performance of the CRSP US Total Market Index before account fees, expenses and taxes. The index tracks the large, mid, small and micro-cap stocks on the US stock market, thus representing nearly 100% of the investable US stock market. | IHD.AX was created on 2010-12-06 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on high dividend yield equity. The ETF currently has 403.55m in AUM and 51 holdings. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of 50 ASX listed stocks that offer high dividend yields while meeting diversification, profitability and tradability requirements as well as being screened for sustainability considerations |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.56 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.68 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.06 %) | BHP GROUP LTD (10.93 %) RIO TINTO LTD (10.39 %) ANZ GROUP HOLDINGS LTD (9.29 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (25.02 %) Health Care (15.04 %) Financials (10.84 %) | Financials (44.69 %) Materials (25.27 %) Industrials (15.28 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (99.42 %) Switzerland (0.22 %) Canada (0.10 %) | Australia (99.86 %) New Zealand (0.14 %) |
Management fee | 0.03 % | 0.23 % |
Key Summary
VTS | IHD | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | iShares |
Tracking index | Morningstar US Total Market TR USD | S&P/ASX Dividend Opportunities Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.03 % | 0.23 % |
Price | $521.94 | $17.03 |
Size | $688.389 billion | $403.578 million |
10Y return | 260.85 % | 31.91 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.15 % | 5.43 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/05/2009 | 09/12/2010 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VTS | IHD | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 3,440 | 94 |
Median incremental investment | $1,295.39 | $811.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $5,755.31 | $1,788.15 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VTS | IHD | |
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VTS | IHD |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |