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Compare IHEB 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 iShares J.P. Morgan Usd Emerging Markets (Aud Hedged) ETF (IHEB) 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
IHEB | VGB | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 3 | 158 |
Median incremental investment | $2,649.00 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $8,230.95 | $2,048.85 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
IHEB | VGB | |
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Strategy | IHEB.AX was created on 2015-12-04 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the J.P. Morgan EMBI Global Core Index (AUD Hedged), before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the AUD hedged performance of U.S. dollar denominated fixed and/or floating rate emerging market bonds issued by sovereign and quasi-sovereign entities. | 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 | iShares JP Morgan $ EM Bond ETF USD Dist (100.25 %) | 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 (98.67 %) Communication Services (1.33 %) | |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.51 % | 0.2 % |
Key Summary
IHEB | VGB | |
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Issuer | iShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | J.P. Morgan EMBI Global Core Hedged to AUD Index - AUD | Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.51 % | 0.2 % |
Price | $78.39 | $47.10 |
Size | $103.674 million | $4.706 million |
10Y return | N/A | -3.56 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.71 % | 2.06 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 09/12/2015 | 30/04/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
IHEB | VGB | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 3 | 158 |
Median incremental investment | $2,649.00 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $8,230.95 | $2,048.85 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
IHEB | VGB | |
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IHEB | VGB |
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Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |