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Compare FLOT 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 Australian Floating Rate ETF (FLOT) 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
FLOT | VGB | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 5 | 103 |
Median incremental investment | $2,126.36 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $14,671.99 | $1,620.15 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
FLOT | VGB | |
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Strategy | FLOT.AX was created on 2017-07-05 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 750.5m in AUM and 194 holdings. The VanEck Australian Floating Rate ETF invests in a diversified portfolio of Australian dollar denominated floating rate bonds with the aim of providing investment returns (before management costs) that closely track the returns of the Bloomberg AusBond Credit FRN 0+ Yr 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 | Westpac Banking Corp. (2.53 %) National Australia Bank Ltd. (2.52 %) Westpac Banking Corp. (2.20 %) | 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 %) |
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Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.22 % | 0.2 % |
Key Summary
FLOT | VGB | |
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Issuer | VanEck | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Credit FRN 0+ Yr Index - AUD | Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.22 % | 0.2 % |
Price | $24.91 | $46.43 |
Size | $759.762 million | $4.560 million |
10Y return | N/A | -6.50 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.65 % | 1.84 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 07/07/2017 | 30/04/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
FLOT | VGB | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 5 | 103 |
Median incremental investment | $2,126.36 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $14,671.99 | $1,620.15 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
FLOT | VGB | |
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FLOT | VGB |
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Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |