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Compare YANK vs. VGAD

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

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

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Overview
Performance

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 MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF (VGAD). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

YANK

VGAD

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

1

494

Median incremental investment

$9,971.75

$2,030.74

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$190.96

$9,057.79

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

YANK

VGAD

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.

The aim of Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF is to track the return of the MSCI World ex-Australia (with net dividends reinvested) before considering fees, expenses, and tax. It also seeks to reduce the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations on the fund's performance by hedging it to the Australian dollar.

Top 3 holdings

AUDUSD CRNCY FUT MAR25 (0 %)

AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (104.31 %)

USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (-4.31 %)

Apple Inc. (5.41 %)

Microsoft Corp. (4.14 %)

Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (69.81 %)

Communication Services (30.19 %)

Information Technology (22.51 %)

Financials (13.70 %)

Health Care (12.53 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (72.94 %)

Japan (5.73 %)

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %)

Management fee

1.38 %

0.21 %


Key Summary

YANK

VGAD

Issuer

BetaShares

Vanguard

Tracking index

Australian Dollar per U.S. Dollar

MSCI World ex Australia - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

1.38 %

0.21 %

Price

$13.64

$109.13

Size

$9.294 million

N/A

10Y return

N/A

111.86 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

3.86 %

3.46 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

24/01/2017

20/11/2014

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

YANK

VGAD

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

1

494

Median incremental investment

$9,971.75

$2,030.74

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$190.96

$9,057.79

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

YANK

VGAD

Pros

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

YANK

VGAD

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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