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Compare VAS 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 Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) 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
VAS | VGB | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 18,400 | 98 |
Median incremental investment | $1,003.20 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,908.64 | $1,897.02 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VAS | VGB | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS) seeks to track the performance of the ASX 300 index before account fees, expenses, and taxes. The index tracks the top 300 companies on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). | 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 | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) | 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 | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (94.56 %) United States (3.02 %) New Zealand (1.65 %) | |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.2 % |
Key Summary
VAS | VGB | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | Vanguard |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD | Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.2 % |
Price | $103.88 | $46.84 |
Size | N/A | $4.588 million |
10Y return | 55.98 % | -3.92 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.52 % | 1.80 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/05/2009 | 30/04/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAS | VGB | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 18,400 | 98 |
Median incremental investment | $1,003.20 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,908.64 | $1,897.02 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAS | VGB | |
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VAS | VGB |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
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 |