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Compare WCMQ vs. HGBL
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 WCM Quality Global Growth Fund (Quoted Managed Fund) (WCMQ) and the BetaShares Global Shares ETF - Currency Hedged (HGBL). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
WCMQ | HGBL | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1 | 59 |
Median incremental investment | $1,006.22 | $3,998.73 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,455.24 | $15,522.24 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
WCMQ | HGBL | |
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Strategy | WCMQ.AX was created on 2018-09-03 by WCM. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. To exceed the benchmark MSCI All Country World Index ex-Australia before taxes and fees over rolling three-year time periods, and to experience lower volatility than the benchmark. | HGBL.AX was created on 2023-05-16 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The investment objective of each Fund is to provide an investment return, before fees and expenses, that aims to track the performance of the relevant Index. |
Top 3 holdings | AppLovin Corp Ordinary Shares - Class A (6.22 %) GE Aerospace (4.72 %) Amazon.com Inc (4.70 %) | Betashares Global Shares ETF (100.00 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (31.52 %) Other (17.50 %) Health Care (17.32 %) | Other (29.91 %) Information Technology (23.98 %) Health Care (8.49 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (71.21 %) Canada (4.84 %) Denmark (4.43 %) | United States (71.69 %) Japan (6.93 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.99 %) |
Management fee | 1.25 % | 0.11 % |
Key Summary
WCMQ | HGBL | |
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Issuer | WCM | BetaShares |
Tracking index | Solactive GBS Developed Markets ex Australia Large & Mid Cap Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 1.25 % | 0.11 % |
Price | $10.81 | $68.52 |
Size | $383.482 million | $1.064 billion |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.86 % | 0.43 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 03/09/2018 | 17/05/2023 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
WCMQ | HGBL | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1 | 59 |
Median incremental investment | $1,006.22 | $3,998.73 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,455.24 | $15,522.24 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
WCMQ | HGBL | |
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WCMQ | HGBL |
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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 |