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Compare BOND vs. VGB

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

SPDR S&P/ASX Iboxx Australian Bond ETF

ASX

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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 VGB. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

BOND

VGB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

11

125

Median incremental investment

$520.00

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,007.76

$2,019.28

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35

Key Summary

BOND

VGB

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.

VGB.AX was created on 2012-04-24 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 4.78m in AUM and 158 holdings. 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

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

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

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.1 %

0.2 %

Key Summary

BOND

VGB

Issuer

SPDR

Vanguard

Tracking index

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

Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.1 %

0.2 %

Price

$25.84

$46.96

Size

$44.186 million

$4.716 million

10Y return

0.08 %

-3.47 %

Annual dividend/β€Šdistribution yield (5Y)

1.36 %

2.04 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

27/07/2012

30/04/2012

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

BOND

VGB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

11

125

Median incremental investment

$520.00

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,007.76

$2,019.28

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

BOND

VGB

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

BOND

VGB

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield