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Compare BOND vs. VBND

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

SPDR S&P/ASX Iboxx Australian Bond ETF

ASX

Buy

Buy

Overview
Performance

Overview

When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are BOND and VBND. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

BOND

VBND

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

11

146

Median incremental investment

$520.00

$1,028.42

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,011.66

$2,083.46

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35

Key Summary

BOND

VBND

Strategy

BOND.AX was created on 2012-07-26 by SPDR. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 44.38m in AUM and 172 holdings. The SPDR S&P/ASX iBoxx Australian Bond ETF seeks to closely track, before fees and expenses, the returns of the S&P/ASX iBoxx Australian Fixed Interest Diversified 0+ Index.

VBND.AX was created on 2017-10-10 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond Index (Hedged) ETF seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Float-Adjusted and Scaled Index hedged into Australian dollars before taking into account fees, expenses and tax

Top 3 holdings

SPDR S&P/ASX Iboxx Australian Bond ETF (100 %)

United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.25 2024-12-31 (0.39 %)

United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.5 2024-11-30 (0.37 %)

Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro 3.4 2025-03-28 (0.33 %)

Top 3 industries

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.1 %

0.2 %

Key Summary

BOND

VBND

Issuer

SPDR

Vanguard

Tracking index

S&P/ASX iBoxx Australian Fixed Interest Diversified 0+ Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Gross

Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Float Adjusted Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.1 %

0.2 %

Price

$25.94

$41.95

Size

$44.436 million

$4.212 million

10Y return

0.43 %

N/A

Annual dividend/β€Šdistribution yield (5Y)

1.38 %

3.68 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

27/07/2012

12/10/2017

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

BOND

VBND

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

11

146

Median incremental investment

$520.00

$1,028.42

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,011.66

$2,083.46

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

BOND

VBND

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

BOND

VBND

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield