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Compare ECRD vs. VBND
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 Betashares Aust Enhanced Credit Income Complex ETF (ECRD) and the Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond Index (Hedged) ETF (VBND). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
ECRD | VBND | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 17 | 183 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,011.65 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,503.91 | $2,413.38 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
ECRD | VBND | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | N/A | 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 | BETASHARES INTEREST RATE HEDGE (161.19 %) BETASHARES AUSTRALIAN MAJOR BA (160.58 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (-221.77 %) | 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 % | 0.2 % |
Key Summary
ECRD | VBND | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | |
Tracking index | Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Float Adjusted Index - AUD | |
Asset class | Stock | ETF |
Management fee | 0 % | 0.2 % |
Price | $25.49 | $42.34 |
Size | $31.329 million | $4.256 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.74 % | 3.50 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 23/11/2025 | 12/10/2017 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ECRD | VBND | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 17 | 183 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,011.65 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,503.91 | $2,413.38 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
ECRD | VBND | |
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ECRD | VBND |
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Exposure to 1 market and 1 sector only | Exposure to more markets and sectors |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower dividend/distribution yield | Higher dividend/distribution yield |