Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF vs iShares Edge MSCI World Multifactor 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.
Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF
Vanguard
iShares Edge MSCI World Multifactor ETF
BlackRock (iShares)
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.
VGAD and WDMF are both Global Broad Market ETFs: VGAD tracks the MSCI World ex-Australia (Hedged into AUD) and WDMF tracks the MSCI World Index. VGAD has the lower management fee (0.21% vs 0.35% p.a.). Holdings overlap is approximately 54% (full holdings data). General information only, not financial advice.
Category scores compare these two ETFs only and are not absolute ratings.
VGAD charges 0.21% p.a. and WDMF charges 0.35% p.a.; the lower fee leads on cost.
VGAD manages $6.8B and WDMF manages $155.62M; the larger fund leads on scale, which can support tighter spreads.
VGAD holds 1,252 positions and WDMF holds 483; the fund with broader holdings leads on diversification.
VGAD distributes approximately 1.5% (Semi-annually) and WDMF approximately 3.25% (Quarterly); the higher distribution yield leads on income.
Over the compared period VGAD returned 11.0% and WDMF returned 16.2%. 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.
VGAD top holdings
WDMF top holdings
Sector weights for VGADare approximate, inferred from the fund's category. General information only.
VGAD sectors
WDMF sectors
VGAD geography
WDMF geography
VGAD scores 7.7/10 and WDMF scores 7.7/10 on this comparison. The two are effectively level overall.
VGAD may suit investors who: investors seeking broad market exposure.
WDMF may suit investors who: investors seeking broad market exposure.
VGAD and WDMF have approximately 54% holdings overlap, based on each fund's full published holdings list. This is considered moderate overlap. General information only, not financial advice.
VGAD has the lower management fee. VGAD charges 0.21% per year ($21 per year on a $10,000 investment) and WDMF charges 0.35% per year ($35 per year on a $10,000 investment). The difference is $14 per year per $10,000 invested. General information only, not financial advice.
VGAD (Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF) manages approximately $6.8B and WDMF (iShares Edge MSCI World Multifactor ETF) manages approximately $155.62M. 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 54% estimated holdings overlap the two funds share a moderate proportion of holdings, so there is some duplicated 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. VGAD charges 0.21% and WDMF charges 0.35%, so VGAD has the lower management fee, and they have approximately 54% 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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