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Compare VTS vs. IHEB
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 US Total Market (VTS) and the J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond (AUD Hedged) (IHEB). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VTS | IHEB | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2,894 | 2 |
Median incremental investment | $1,272.15 | $4,196.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $5,154.49 | $20,286.63 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VTS | IHEB | |
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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. | IHEB.AX was created on 2015-12-04 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the J.P. Morgan EMBI Global Core Index (AUD Hedged), before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the AUD hedged performance of U.S. dollar denominated fixed and/or floating rate emerging market bonds issued by sovereign and quasi-sovereign entities. |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.56 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.68 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.06 %) | iShares JP Morgan $ EM Bond ETF USD Dist (103.71 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (25.02 %) Health Care (15.04 %) Financials (10.84 %) | Other (98.67 %) Communication Services (1.33 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (99.41 %) Switzerland (0.25 %) Canada (0.12 %) | |
Management fee | 0.03 % | 0.51 % |
Key Summary
VTS | IHEB | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | iShares |
Tracking index | CRSP U.S. Total Market Index - AUD | J.P. Morgan EMBI Global Core Hedged to AUD Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.03 % | 0.51 % |
Price | $468.80 | $74.31 |
Size | $30.252 million | $69.515 million |
10Y return | 257.45 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.34 % | 5.56 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/05/2009 | 09/12/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VTS | IHEB | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2,894 | 2 |
Median incremental investment | $1,272.15 | $4,196.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $5,154.49 | $20,286.63 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VTS | IHEB | |
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VTS | IHEB |
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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 |