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Compare ALTB vs. VIF
Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.
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 15+ Year Australian Government Bond ETF (ALTB) and the Vanguard International Fixed Interest Index (Hedged) ETF (VIF). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
ALTB | VIF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2 | 36 |
Median incremental investment | $2,036.80 | $2,001.64 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $16,006.27 | $7,193.20 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
ALTB | VIF | |
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Strategy | ALTB.AX was created on 2024-06-07 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. The index is designed to measure the performance of bonds issued by the Australian Commonwealth Government and Australian Semi-Governments that have a remaining maturity of fifteen years or more. | VIF.AX was created on 2015-12-04 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. The Fund seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Corporate and Government-Related Scaled Index hedged into Australian dollars before taking into account fees, expenses and tax |
Top 3 holdings | Australia (Commonwealth of) 2.75% (21.42 %) Australia (Commonwealth of) 1.75% (18.74 %) Australia (Commonwealth of) 3% (18.41 %) | United States Treasury Note/Bond 2.875 2032-05-15 (0.70 %) United Kingdom Gilt 0.25 2025-01-31 (0.44 %) United States Treasury Note/Bond 0.625 2030-08-15 (0.41 %) |
Top 3 industries | ||
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.15 % | 0.2 % |
Key Summary
ALTB | VIF | |
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Issuer | iShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Government 0-15 Year Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Gross | Bloomberg Barclays Global Treasury Index Hedged into Australian Dollars - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.15 % | 0.2 % |
Price | $99.11 | $39.20 |
Size | $142.602 million | $2.341 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.68 % | 3.89 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 12/06/2024 | 08/12/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ALTB | VIF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2 | 36 |
Median incremental investment | $2,036.80 | $2,001.64 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $16,006.27 | $7,193.20 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
ALTB | VIF | |
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ALTB | VIF |
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Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |