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Compare VBND vs. AQLT

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond Index (Hedged) ETF

ASX

Buy

Buy

Overview
Performance

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 Global Aggregate Bond Index (Hedged) ETF (VBND) and the Betashares Australian Quality ETF (AQLT). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VBND

AQLT

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

159

88

Median incremental investment

$1,028.42

$1,996.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,156.79

$5,352.50

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

VBND

AQLT

Strategy

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

AQLT.AX was created on 2022-04-04 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The ETF currently has 684.06m in AUM and 40 holdings. AQLT.AX aims to track an index (before fees and expenses) that comprises 40 high quality companies, selected based on three quality metrics high return on equity, low leverage and relative earnings stability.

Top 3 holdings

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 %)

SPI 200 FUTURES SEP25 (0 %)

WESFARMERS LTD (6.26 %)

BHP GROUP LTD (5.67 %)

Top 3 industries

Financials (36.51 %)

Consumer Discretionary (13.82 %)

Materials (13.48 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (95.56 %)

United States (3.31 %)

China (1.13 %)

Management fee

0.2 %

0.35 %

Key Summary

VBND

AQLT

Issuer

Vanguard

BetaShares

Tracking index

Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Float Adjusted Index - AUD

Solactive Australia 200 Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.2 %

0.35 %

Price

$42.29

$35.33

Size

$4.213 million

$709.449 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

3.77 %

2.97 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

12/10/2017

05/04/2022

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

VBND

AQLT

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

159

88

Median incremental investment

$1,028.42

$1,996.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,156.79

$5,352.50

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

VBND

AQLT

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

VBND

AQLT

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower exposure to US market

Higher exposure to US market

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield