Betashares S&P Australian Shares High Yield ETF vs Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF
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Overlap is calculated from each fund's full published holdings list. Where there are no shared listed holdings it is shown as not reliably estimable.
Betashares S&P Australian Shares High Yield ETF
BetaShares
Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF
Vanguard
Comparison scores reflect how each ETF compares to the other on these specific dimensions only. They are not absolute ratings or recommendations. General information only, not financial advice.
HYLD and VHY are highly similar Income & Dividends ETFs, with approximately 74% (full holdings data) holdings overlap. Both charge 0.25% p.a. General information only, not financial advice.
Category scores compare these two ETFs only and are not absolute ratings.
Both charge about 0.25% p.a. in management fees.
HYLD manages $84.16M and VHY manages $7.2B; the larger fund leads on scale, which can support tighter spreads.
HYLD holds 51 positions and VHY holds 73; the fund with broader holdings leads on diversification.
HYLD distributes approximately 3.25% (Monthly) and VHY approximately 4.1% (Quarterly); the higher distribution yield leads on income.
Historical return data is not available for both funds, so this dimension is shown as neutral. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
Green highlights the factually lower fee or higher scale/income figure. Performance is never highlighted. Data from issuer disclosures, reviewed quarterly.
Yield figures are estimates based on recent distributions and may vary. Past distributions are not a reliable indicator of future distributions. General information only.
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
Top shared holdings ranked by overlap contribution, the smaller of each company's weight in the two funds. Basis: full holdings data. General information only.
Top 10 listed holdings for each fund, from issuer disclosures. General information only.
HYLD top holdings
VHY top holdings
HYLD sectors
VHY sectors
Geographic weights for HYLDare approximate, inferred from the fund's category. General information only.
HYLD geography
VHY geography
HYLD scores 5.5/10 and VHY scores 7.2/10 on this comparison. VHY has the higher overall comparison score.
HYLD may suit investors who: cost-conscious investors who prioritise lower ongoing fees.
VHY may suit investors who: investors who prefer larger, more established funds.
HYLD and VHY have approximately 74% holdings overlap, based on each fund's full published holdings list. This is considered high overlap. General information only, not financial advice.
HYLD and VHY charge the same management fee of 0.25% per year. General information only, not financial advice.
HYLD (Betashares S&P Australian Shares High Yield ETF) manages approximately $84.16M and VHY (Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF) manages approximately $7.2B. Fund size can affect liquidity and bid-ask spreads but does not by itself change the management fee. General information only, not financial advice.
You can hold both, but with approximately 74% estimated holdings overlap the two funds hold a high proportion of the same companies, so holding both means paying two sets of management fees on largely the same exposure. Whether that suits you depends on your own objectives. General information only, not financial advice.
There is no universally right choice. It depends on your goals, time horizon and existing holdings. HYLD charges 0.25% and VHY charges 0.25%, the same management fee, and they have approximately 74% estimated holdings overlap. Compare their fees, holdings and sectors above and consider each fund's Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination. General information only, not financial advice.
General information only.This comparison and the ETFLens tools on this page provide general information about two exchange-traded funds and do not take into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. It is not personal financial product or investment advice. ETFLens does not hold an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL). Holdings overlap is calculated from each fund's published holdings (full lists where the issuer publishes one, listed top holdings otherwise), and fee data is sourced from fund manager PDS documents and updated quarterly. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Consider each fund's Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD), and seek advice from a registered tax agent or licensed financial adviser, before making investment decisions.
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