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Compare VBND vs. ILB

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 iShares Government Inflation ETF (ILB). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VBND

ILB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

159

13

Median incremental investment

$1,028.42

$1,269.71

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$2,156.79

$2,286.72

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

VBND

ILB

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

ILB.AX was created on 2012-03-12 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 950.85m in AUM and 11 holdings. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the Bloomberg AusBond Inflation Government 0+ Yr Index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of a segment of the Australian bond market comprised of inflation-linked fixed income securities.

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 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (18.44 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (15.67 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (14.26 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (99.80 %)

Communication Services (0.20 %)

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.2 %

0.18 %

Key Summary

VBND

ILB

Issuer

Vanguard

iShares

Tracking index

Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Float Adjusted Index - AUD

Bloomberg AusBond Inflation Government (0+Y) Index - AUD-Australian Dollar

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.2 %

0.18 %

Price

$42.29

$127.04

Size

$4.213 million

$950.452 million

10Y return

N/A

10.89 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

3.77 %

1.17 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

12/10/2017

14/03/2012

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

VBND

ILB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

159

13

Median incremental investment

$1,028.42

$1,269.71

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$2,156.79

$2,286.72

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

VBND

ILB

Pros

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

VBND

ILB

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield