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Compare VBND vs. AUDS
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 Global Aggregate Bond Index (Hedged) ETF (VBND) and the Betashares Strong Australian Dollar Complex ETF (AUDS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VBND | AUDS | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 159 | 4 |
Median incremental investment | $1,028.42 | $2,296.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $2,156.79 | $26,275.81 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VBND | AUDS | |
|---|---|---|
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 | AUDS.AX was created on 2016-11-28 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on long aud, short usd currency. AUDS.AX aims to provide geared exposure to changes in the value of the Australian dollar against the U.S. dollar. |
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 %) | AUDUSD CRNCY FUT SEP25 (0 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (97.60 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (2.40 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (70.09 %) Communication Services (29.91 %) | |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.2 % | 1.38 % |
Key Summary
VBND | AUDS | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Float Adjusted Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 1.38 % |
Price | $42.29 | $5.83 |
Size | $4.213 million | $32.726 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.77 % | 1.91 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 12/10/2017 | 24/01/2017 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VBND | AUDS | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 159 | 4 |
Median incremental investment | $1,028.42 | $2,296.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $2,156.79 | $26,275.81 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VBND | AUDS | |
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Cons |
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VBND | AUDS |
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Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |