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Bloomberg Aussie Bonds

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Overview
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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 Bloomberg Aussie Bonds (IAF) 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

IAF

VGB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

502

97

Median incremental investment

$1,130.64

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,695.58

$1,956.36

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Key Summary

IAF

VGB

Strategy

IAF.AX was created on 2012-03-12 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr IndexSM, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of the Australian bond market and includes investment grade fixed income securities issued by the Australian Treasury,

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

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.60 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.54 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.54 %)

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

Other (99.30 %)

Communication Services (0.26 %)

Financials (0.21 %)

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.15 %

0.2 %


Key Summary

IAF

VGB

Issuer

iShares

Vanguard

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.15 %

0.2 %

Price

$101.72

$46.58

Size

$2.649 billion

$4.588 million

10Y return

-4.44 %

-4.14 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

1.89 %

1.80 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

14/03/2012

30/04/2012

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

IAF

VGB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

502

97

Median incremental investment

$1,130.64

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,695.58

$1,956.36

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Pros and Cons

IAF

VGB

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

IAF

VGB

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield

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