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Compare YANK vs. VBLD

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

BetaShares Strong U.S. Dollar Fund (Hedge Fund)

ASX

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Overview
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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 BetaShares Strong U.S. Dollar Fund (Hedge Fund) (YANK) and the Vanguard Global Infrastructure Index ETF (VBLD). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

YANK

VBLD

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

1

34

Median incremental investment

$9,971.75

$1,065.57

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$188.44

$2,268.95

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

YANK

VBLD

Strategy

YANK.AX was created on 2016-11-28 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on long usd, short aud currency. YANK.AX aims to provide geared exposure to changes in the value of the U.S. dollar against the Australian dollar.

VBLD.AX was created on 2018-10-19 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on theme equity. Vanguard Global Infrastructure Index ETF seeks to track the return of the FTSE Developed Core Infrastructure Index (with net dividends reinvested) in Australian dollars, before taking into account fees, expenses and tax.

Top 3 holdings

AUDUSD CRNCY FUT MAR25 (0 %)

AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (104.25 %)

USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (-4.25 %)

NextEra Energy Inc. (7.14 %)

Union Pacific Corp. (5.86 %)

American Tower Corp. (4.41 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (69.81 %)

Communication Services (30.19 %)

Utilities (52.56 %)

Industrials (23.35 %)

Energy (13.64 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (69.79 %)

Canada (13.74 %)

Japan (3.99 %)

Management fee

1.38 %

0.47 %


Key Summary

YANK

VBLD

Issuer

BetaShares

Vanguard

Tracking index

Australian Dollar per U.S. Dollar

FTSE Developed Core Infrastructure Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

1.38 %

0.47 %

Price

$13.50

$70.85

Size

$8.806 million

N/A

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

3.86 %

2.63 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

24/01/2017

23/10/2018

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

YANK

VBLD

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

1

34

Median incremental investment

$9,971.75

$1,065.57

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$188.44

$2,268.95

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

YANK

VBLD

Pros

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

YANK

VBLD

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower exposure to US market

Higher exposure to US market

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield

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