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Compare IJH 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 S&P Mid-Cap ETF (IJH) 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
IJH | VGB | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 33 | 100 |
Median incremental investment | $1,036.42 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,470.01 | $1,877.18 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
IJH | VGB | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | IJH.AX was created on 2000-05-22 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on mid cap equity. 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 midcapitalisation US equities. | 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 | USD CASH (0.25 %) AUD CASH (0.03 %) USD/AUD (0.00 %) | 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 (99.67 %) Communication Services (0.00 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (98.41 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (0.60 %) Canada (0.54 %) | |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.2 % |
Key Summary
IJH | VGB | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | iShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | S&P MidCap 400 Index - AUD | Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.2 % |
Price | $50.29 | $46.35 |
Size | $449.503 million | $4.778 million |
10Y return | 177.72 % | -5.10 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 8.31 % | 1.80 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 10/10/2007 | 30/04/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
IJH | VGB | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 33 | 100 |
Median incremental investment | $1,036.42 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,470.01 | $1,877.18 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
IJH | VGB | |
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IJH | VGB |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |