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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 | |
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Popularity | N/A | Low |
Pearlers invested | 0 | 123 |
Median incremental investment | $96.60 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Weekly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $0 | $2,026.16 |
Average age group | N/A | > 35 |
Key Summary
CORE | VGB | |
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Strategy | CORE.AX was created on 2017-09-19 by ETFS. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on theme equity. | 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 | 0.45 % | 0.2 % |
Key Summary
CORE | VGB | |
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Issuer | ETFS | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Solactive Global Core Infrastructure Low Volatility Index - USD | Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.45 % | 0.2 % |
Price | $10.21 | $47.12 |
Size | N/A | $4.798 million |
10Y return | N/A | -3.20 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.06 % | 2.09 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 20/09/2017 | 30/04/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
CORE | VGB | |
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Popularity | N/A | Low |
Pearlers invested | 0 | 123 |
Median incremental investment | $96.60 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Weekly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $0 | $2,026.16 |
Average age group | N/A | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
CORE | VGB | |
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CORE | VGB |
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Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |