Macquarie Core Global Equity (Hedged) Active ETF vs Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF
These ETFs do not share enough listed holdings to estimate overlap. General information only.
MQHG may suit cost-conscious investors who prioritise lower ongoing fees. VGS may suit investors who prefer larger, more established funds.
Scored across Cost, Scale, Diversification, Income and Performance. General information only, not financial advice.
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Macquarie Core Global Equity (Hedged) Active ETF
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Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares 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.
MQHG and VGS are both Global Broad Market ETFs: MQHG tracks the and VGS tracks the MSCI World ex-Australia (with net dividends reinvested) in AUD. Both charge 0.18% p.a. A holdings overlap is not reliably estimable for this pair. General information only, not financial advice.
Category scores compare these two ETFs only and are not absolute ratings.
Both charge about 0.18% p.a. in management fees.
MQHG manages $10.55M and VGS manages $15.5B; the larger fund leads on scale, which can support tighter spreads.
MQHG holds 0 positions and VGS holds 1,252; the fund with broader holdings leads on diversification.
MQHG distributes approximately 0.05% (Quarterly) and VGS approximately 1.6% (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 10 listed holdings for each fund, from issuer disclosures. General information only.
MQHG top holdings
VGS top holdings
Sector weights for MQHGare approximate, inferred from the fund's category. General information only.
MQHG sectors
VGS sectors
Geographic weights for MQHGare approximate, inferred from the fund's category. General information only.
MQHG geography
VGS geography
MQHG scores 3.5/10 and VGS scores 8.2/10 on this comparison. VGS has the higher overall comparison score.
MQHG may suit investors who: cost-conscious investors who prioritise lower ongoing fees.
VGS may suit investors who: investors who prefer larger, more established funds.
MQHG and VGS do not share enough listed top holdings to reliably estimate a holdings overlap. Compare their fees, holdings and sectors on this page. General information only, not financial advice.
MQHG and VGS charge the same management fee of 0.18% per year. General information only, not financial advice.
MQHG (Macquarie Core Global Equity (Hedged) Active ETF) manages approximately $10.55M and VGS (Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF) manages approximately $15.5B. Fund size can affect liquidity and bid-ask spreads but does not by itself change the management fee. General information only, not financial advice.
MQHG and VGS do not share enough listed top holdings to estimate overlap, so whether holding both duplicates your exposure depends on their full constituent lists. General information only, not financial advice.
There is no universally right choice. It depends on your goals, time horizon and existing holdings. MQHG charges 0.18% and VGS charges 0.18%, the same management fee. 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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