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Compare ILB 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 Bloomberg AusBond Government Inflation (ILB) 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
ILB | VGB | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 8 | 101 |
Median incremental investment | $1,363.22 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,226.54 | $1,960.56 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
ILB | VGB | |
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Strategy | ILB.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 Inflation Government 0+ Yr Index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of a segment of the Australian bond market comprised of inflation-linked fixed income securities. | 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 (18.41 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (15.75 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (14.23 %) | 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 (99.80 %) Communication Services (0.20 %) | |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.2 % |
Key Summary
ILB | VGB | |
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Issuer | iShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Inflation Government (0+Y) Index - AUD-Australian Dollar | Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.2 % |
Price | $125.03 | $46.18 |
Size | $896.588 million | $4.639 million |
10Y return | 9.73 % | -5.66 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.14 % | 1.80 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 14/03/2012 | 30/04/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ILB | VGB | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 8 | 101 |
Median incremental investment | $1,363.22 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,226.54 | $1,960.56 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
ILB | VGB | |
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ILB | VGB |
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Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |