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Compare BOND 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 SPDR S&P/ASX Australian Bond ETF (BOND) 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
BOND | VGB | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 10 | 109 |
Median incremental investment | $520.00 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $886.65 | $1,744.18 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
BOND | VGB | |
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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 42.47m in AUM and 167 holdings. The SPDR S&P/ASX Australian Bond ETF seeks to closely track, before fees and expenses, the returns of the S&P/ASX Australian Fixed Interest Index. | 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 | Australia (Commonwealth of) 4.5% (1.99 %) Australia (Commonwealth of) 1% (1.97 %) Australia (Commonwealth of) 2.5% (1.93 %) | 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 | 0.24 % | 0.2 % |
Key Summary
BOND | VGB | |
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Issuer | SPDR | Vanguard |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX Australian Fixed Interest Index - AUD | Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.24 % | 0.2 % |
Price | $25.70 | $47.14 |
Size | $42.478 million | $4.506 million |
10Y return | -2.73 % | -4.48 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.23 % | 1.85 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 27/07/2012 | 30/04/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
BOND | VGB | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 10 | 109 |
Median incremental investment | $520.00 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $886.65 | $1,744.18 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
BOND | VGB | |
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BOND | VGB |
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Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |