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Compare CORE 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 Schroder Global Core Fund - Active ETF (CORE) 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
CORE | VGB | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | N/A | Low |
Pearlers invested | 0 | 173 |
Median incremental investment | $96.60 | $978.66 |
Median investment frequency | Weekly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $0 | $2,080.35 |
Average age group | N/A | > 35 |
Key Summary
CORE | VGB | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | CORE.AX was created on 2025-06-04 by Schroder. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. To outperform the MSCI World ex Australia ex Tobacco Index (net dividends reinvested) after fees with low index-relative risk across a broad range of market environments. | 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 | Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd (4.02 %) Taiwan Mobile Co Ltd (2.72 %) Far EasTone Telecommunications Co Ltd (2.21 %) | 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 | Communication Services (68.27 %) Utilities (23.87 %) Industrials (7.87 %) | |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0 % | 0.2 % |
Key Summary
CORE | VGB | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Schroder | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0 % | 0.2 % |
Price | $11.61 | $46.23 |
Size | N/A | $4.604 million |
10Y return | N/A | -7.93 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.81 % | 2.09 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 20/09/2017 | 30/04/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
CORE | VGB | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | N/A | Low |
Pearlers invested | 0 | 173 |
Median incremental investment | $96.60 | $978.66 |
Median investment frequency | Weekly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $0 | $2,080.35 |
Average age group | N/A | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
CORE | VGB | |
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CORE | VGB |
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Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |