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Compare GGUS 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 S&P US 500 (geared) (GGUS) 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
GGUS | VBND | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 233 | 122 |
Median incremental investment | $1,024.50 | $1,027.52 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,905.94 | $2,460.94 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
GGUS | VBND | |
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Strategy | GGUS.AX was created on 2015-08-17 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The Fund provides investors with a simple way to obtain a cost-effective geared exposure to the returns of the U.S. sharemarket, hedged to Australian Dollars. | 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 | ISHARES CORE S&P 500 ETF (216.81 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (93.01 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (-209.83 %) | 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 | Other (83.88 %) Communication Services (16.12 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (99.40 %) Switzerland (0.28 %) Netherlands (0.13 %) | |
Management fee | 0.8 % | 0.2 % |
Key Summary
GGUS | VBND | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Float Adjusted Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.8 % | 0.2 % |
Price | $47.46 | $42.37 |
Size | $268.767 million | $4.185 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.85 % | 3.65 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 18/08/2015 | 12/10/2017 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
GGUS | VBND | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 233 | 122 |
Median incremental investment | $1,024.50 | $1,027.52 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,905.94 | $2,460.94 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
GGUS | VBND | |
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GGUS | VBND |
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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 |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |