Compare AU
Compare YANK vs. VBLD
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 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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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YANK | VBLD |
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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 |