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Compare ASAO vs. VGB
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 Abrdn Sust Asian Opportunities Active ETF (ASAO) and the Vanguard Australian Government Bond Index ETF (VGB). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
ASAO | VGB | |
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Popularity | N/A | Low |
Pearlers invested | 0 | 97 |
Median incremental investment | $0 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | N/A | Monthly |
Median total investment | $0 | $1,819.35 |
Average age group | N/A | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
ASAO | VGB | |
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Strategy | ASAO.AX was created on 2022-10-17 by abrdn. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. To provide investors with high capital growth over the medium to long term (3-5 years) by seeking exposure to the Asian markets (other than the Japan market), adjusted to take into account certain ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) considerations. | VGB.AX was created on 2012-04-24 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. Vanguard Australian Government Bond Index ETF seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index before taking into account fees, expenses and tax. |
Top 3 holdings | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (14.33 %) Tencent Holdings Ltd (7.60 %) Samsung Electncs Co (3.94 %) | Australia Government Bond 3.25 2025-04-21 (3.58 %) Australia Government Bond 0.25 2024-11-21 (3.44 %) Australia Government Bond 4.25 2026-04-21 (3.39 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (35.38 %) Financials (19.63 %) Communication Services (16.29 %) | |
Top 3 countries | China (30.35 %) India (23.09 %) Taiwan (21.16 %) | |
Management fee | 1.18 % | 0.2 % |
Key Summary
ASAO | VGB | |
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Issuer | abrdn | Vanguard |
Tracking index | MSCI AC Asia ex JP | Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 1.18 % | 0.2 % |
Price | $1.155 | $46.65 |
Size | N/A | $4.588 million |
10Y return | N/A | -3.60 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.84 % | 1.80 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 18/10/2022 | 30/04/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ASAO | VGB | |
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Popularity | N/A | Low |
Pearlers invested | 0 | 97 |
Median incremental investment | $0 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | N/A | Monthly |
Median total investment | $0 | $1,819.35 |
Average age group | N/A | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
ASAO | VGB | |
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ASAO | VGB |
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Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |