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Compare VBND vs. AUDS

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

Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond Index (Hedged) ETF

ASX

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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 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

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

VBND

AUDS

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield