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Compare ESGI 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 VanEck MSCI International Sustainable Equity ETF (ESGI) 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
ESGI | VGB | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,248 | 105 |
Median incremental investment | $746.69 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,863.68 | $1,816.23 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
ESGI | VGB | |
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Strategy | The fund exists to track the performance of the MSCI World ex-Australia ex-Fossil Fuel Select SRI and Low Carbon Capped Index before considering any fees, expenses, and taxes. | 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 | ASML Holding NV (5.70 %) Adobe Inc (4.36 %) Novo Nordisk AS Class B (4.31 %) | 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 | Information Technology (53.90 %) Health Care (19.13 %) Other (15.14 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (45.82 %) Japan (9.48 %) Netherlands (6.76 %) | |
Management fee | 0.55 % | 0.2 % |
Key Summary
ESGI | VGB | |
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Issuer | VanEck | Vanguard |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia ex Fossil Fuel Select SRI and Low Carbon Capped Index - AUD | Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.55 % | 0.2 % |
Price | $35.84 | $46.57 |
Size | $210.541 million | $4.506 million |
10Y return | N/A | -6.35 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.26 % | 1.84 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/03/2018 | 30/04/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ESGI | VGB | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,248 | 105 |
Median incremental investment | $746.69 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,863.68 | $1,816.23 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
ESGI | VGB | |
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ESGI | VGB |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |