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iShares Global Aggregate Bond Esg (Aud Hedged) ETF

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Overview
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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 iShares Global Aggregate Bond Esg (Aud Hedged) ETF (AESG) and the Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF (VAF). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

AESG

VAF

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

1

181

Median incremental investment

$1,993.50

$1,018.39

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$4,103.40

$2,476.98

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

AESG

VAF

Strategy

AESG.AX was created on 2022-08-09 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses (including the cost of hedging).

VAF.AX was created on 2012-10-29 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index before taking into account fees, expenses and tax.

Top 3 holdings

iShares Global Aggt Bd ESG ETF AUD H Dis (99.94 %)

Australia Government Bond 4.25 2026-04-21 (2.95 %)

Australia Government Bond 3.25 2025-04-21 (2.84 %)

Australia Government Bond 0.25 2024-11-21 (2.73 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (99.97 %)

Communication Services (0.03 %)

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.19 %

0.1 %


Key Summary

AESG

VAF

Issuer

iShares

Vanguard

Tracking index

Bloomberg MSCI Global Aggregate Sustainable and Green Bond SRI Index - Benchmark TR Net

Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.19 %

0.1 %

Price

$97.36

$45.75

Size

$83.454 million

$6.774 million

10Y return

N/A

-8.57 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

0.84 %

2.14 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

10/08/2022

31/10/2012

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

AESG

VAF

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

1

181

Median incremental investment

$1,993.50

$1,018.39

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$4,103.40

$2,476.98

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

AESG

VAF

Pros

  • Higher price growth

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Lower price growth

AESG

VAF

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield

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