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Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond Index (Hedged) ETF

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Overview
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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 Abrdn Sust Asian Opportunities Active ETF (ASAO). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VBND

ASAO

Popularity

Low

N/A

Pearlers invested

125

0

Median incremental investment

$1,028.42

$0

Median investment frequency

Monthly

N/A

Median total investment

$2,457.35

$0

Average age group

> 35

N/A


Key Summary

VBND

ASAO

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

ASAO.AX was created on 2022-10-17 by abrdn. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. To provide investors with high capital growth over the medium to long term (3-5 years) by seeking exposure to the Asian markets (other than the Japan market), adjusted to take into account certain ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) considerations.

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 %)

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (13.57 %)

Tencent Holdings Ltd (7.84 %)

Samsung Electncs Co (3.94 %)

Top 3 industries

Information Technology (30.94 %)

Financials (18.65 %)

Communication Services (18.27 %)

Top 3 countries

China (30.35 %)

India (23.09 %)

Taiwan (21.16 %)

Management fee

0.2 %

1.18 %


Key Summary

VBND

ASAO

Issuer

Vanguard

abrdn

Tracking index

Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Float Adjusted Index - AUD

MSCI AC Asia ex JP

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.2 %

1.18 %

Price

$41.65

$1.17

Size

$4.193 million

N/A

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

3.69 %

0.84 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

12/10/2017

18/10/2022

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VBND

ASAO

Popularity

Low

N/A

Pearlers invested

125

0

Median incremental investment

$1,028.42

$0

Median investment frequency

Monthly

N/A

Median total investment

$2,457.35

$0

Average age group

> 35

N/A


Pros and Cons

VBND

ASAO

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Lower price growth

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

VBND

ASAO

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield

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