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Compare IFRA 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 FTSE Global Infrastructure (Aud Hedged) ETF (IFRA) 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
IFRA | VGB | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 178 | 173 |
Median incremental investment | $1,053.07 | $981.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,684.68 | $2,024.44 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
IFRA | VGB | |
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Strategy | IFRA.AX was created on 2016-04-29 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on theme equity. Each Fund aims to provide investment returns before fees and other costs which track the performance of its Reference Index in Australian dollars. A Fund does not aim to perfectly replicate its Reference Index on a one-to-one basis | 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 | Aena SME SA (5.16 %) Transurban Group (5.10 %) NextEra Energy Inc (4.73 %) | 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 | Utilities (44.46 %) Industrials (24.01 %) Other (15.57 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (59.00 %) Canada (10.75 %) Spain (6.03 %) | |
Management fee | 0.52 % | 0.2 % |
Key Summary
IFRA | VGB | |
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Issuer | VanEck | Vanguard |
Tracking index | FTSE Developed Core Infrastructure 50/50 Index - CAD | Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.52 % | 0.2 % |
Price | $25.74 | $46.01 |
Size | $2.087 billion | $4.599 million |
10Y return | 43.24 % | -9.23 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.18 % | 2.15 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 03/05/2016 | 30/04/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
IFRA | VGB | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 178 | 173 |
Median incremental investment | $1,053.07 | $981.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,684.68 | $2,024.44 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
IFRA | VGB | |
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IFRA | VGB |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
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 |