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Compare WDMF vs. VHY
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 iShares World Equity Factor ETF (WDMF) and the Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF (VHY). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
WDMF | VHY | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 1 | 1,381 |
Median incremental investment | $15,993.50 | $1,013.41 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $140,002.72 | $2,355.87 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
WDMF | VHY | |
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Strategy | WDMF.AX was created on 2016-10-11 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The ETF currently has 174.11m in AUM and 423 holdings. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses. | VHY.AX was created on 2011-05-23 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on high dividend yield equity. Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF seeks to track the return of the FTSE Australia High Dividend Yield Index before taking into account fees, expenses and tax. |
Top 3 holdings | APPLE INC (5.02 %) NVIDIA CORP (4.24 %) MICROSOFT CORP (4.12 %) | BHP Group Ltd. (10.26 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (9.79 %) National Australia Bank Ltd. (6.83 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (25.61 %) Financials (16.29 %) Consumer Discretionary (13.05 %) | Financials (40.37 %) Materials (23.34 %) Energy (10.73 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (68.87 %) Japan (7.42 %) Canada (2.86 %) | Australia (99.89 %) China (0.11 %) |
Management fee | 0.35 % | 0.25 % |
Key Summary
WDMF | VHY | |
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Issuer | iShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | MSCI World Diversified Multiple-Factor (AUD) Index - AUD | FTSE Australia High Dividend Yield Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.35 % | 0.25 % |
Price | $46.28 | $71.02 |
Size | $171.052 million | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 2.70 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.98 % | 7.12 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 14/10/2016 | 26/05/2011 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
WDMF | VHY | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 1 | 1,381 |
Median incremental investment | $15,993.50 | $1,013.41 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $140,002.72 | $2,355.87 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
WDMF | VHY | |
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WDMF | VHY |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |