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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 Core Aussie Corporate Bonds (ICOR). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VBND

ICOR

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

121

4

Median incremental investment

$1,027.97

$556.14

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,449.34

$3,382.44

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Key Summary

VBND

ICOR

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

ICOR.AX was created on 2020-05-27 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses.

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 %)

NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK LTD MTN RegS (1.44 %)

LONSDALE FINANCE PTY LTD MTN RegS (1.39 %)

AUSGRID FINANCE PTY LTD MTN (1.26 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (97.20 %)

Communication Services (1.33 %)

Utilities (0.68 %)

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.2 %

0.15 %


Key Summary

VBND

ICOR

Issuer

Vanguard

iShares

Tracking index

Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Float Adjusted Index - AUD

Bloomberg AusBond Credit (0+Y) Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.2 %

0.15 %

Price

$42.23

$95.28

Size

$4.185 million

$246.999 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

3.65 %

2.09 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

12/10/2017

28/05/2020

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VBND

ICOR

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

121

4

Median incremental investment

$1,027.97

$556.14

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,449.34

$3,382.44

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Pros and Cons

VBND

ICOR

Pros

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

VBND

ICOR

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield

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