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Compare IGB vs. VHY

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

iShares Treasury ETF

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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 iShares Treasury ETF (IGB) and the Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF (VHY). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

IGB

VHY

Popularity

Low

Medium

Pearlers invested

4

1,330

Median incremental investment

$836.78

$1,013.02

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,907.88

$2,499.42

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Key Summary

IGB

VHY

Strategy

IGB.AX was created on 2012-03-12 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 370.94m in AUM and 30 holdings. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of the Australian bond market and is comprised of fixed income securities issued by the Australian Treasury.

VHY.AX was created on 2011-05-23 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on high dividend yield equity. Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF seeks to track the return of the FTSE Australia High Dividend Yield Index before taking into account fees, expenses and tax.

Top 3 holdings

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (5.50 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (5.37 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (5.32 %)

BHP Group Ltd. (10.26 %)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (9.79 %)

National Australia Bank Ltd. (6.83 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (99.83 %)

Communication Services (0.17 %)

Financials (40.37 %)

Materials (23.34 %)

Energy (10.73 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (99.89 %)

China (0.11 %)

Management fee

0.26 %

0.25 %


Key Summary

IGB

VHY

Issuer

iShares

Vanguard

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Treasury (0+Y)

FTSE Australia High Dividend Yield Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.26 %

0.25 %

Price

$97.84

$75.96

Size

$374.056 million

N/A

10Y return

-9.08 %

12.53 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

1.76 %

7.12 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

14/03/2012

26/05/2011

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

IGB

VHY

Popularity

Low

Medium

Pearlers invested

4

1,330

Median incremental investment

$836.78

$1,013.02

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,907.88

$2,499.42

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

IGB

VHY

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

IGB

VHY

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher exposure to AU market

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield

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