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Compare SEMI vs. VBND
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 Global X Semiconductor ETF (SEMI) and the Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond Index (Hedged) ETF (VBND). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
SEMI | VBND | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,123 | 190 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,009.05 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,281.58 | $2,568.13 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
SEMI | VBND | |
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Strategy | The Global X Semiconductor ETF (SEMI) aims to mimic the performance of the Solactive Global Semiconductor 30 Index prior to incorporating taxes, fees, and expenses. | VBND.AX was created on 2017-10-10 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond Index (Hedged) ETF seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Float-Adjusted and Scaled Index hedged into Australian dollars before taking into account fees, expenses and tax |
Top 3 holdings | Micron Technology Inc (11.33 %) SK Hynix Inc (8.57 %) Advanced Micro Devices Inc (8.27 %) | United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.25 2024-12-31 (0.39 %) United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.5 2024-11-30 (0.37 %) Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro 3.4 2025-03-28 (0.33 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (100.00 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (63.31 %) Netherlands (11.59 %) Taiwan (11.52 %) | |
Management fee | 0.57 % | 0.2 % |
Key Summary
SEMI | VBND | |
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Issuer | Global X | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Solactive Global Semiconductor 30 Index - USD - Benchmark TR Net | Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Float Adjusted Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.57 % | 0.2 % |
Price | $44.63 | $41.01 |
Size | $1.035 billion | $4.073 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.78 % | 3.21 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 30/08/2021 | 12/10/2017 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
SEMI | VBND | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,123 | 190 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,009.05 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,281.58 | $2,568.13 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
SEMI | VBND | |
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SEMI | VBND |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |