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Compare VBND vs. LEVR

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 First Sentier Geared Australian Share Complex ETF (LEVR). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VBND

LEVR

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

159

1

Median incremental investment

$1,028.42

$1,119.18

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Quarterly

Median total investment

$2,156.79

$1,198.79

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

VBND

LEVR

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

LEVR.AX was created on 2023-09-25 by First Sentier. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. To magnify long-term returns from capital growth by borrowing to invest in large Australian companies. The Fund aims to outperform the S&P/ASX 100 Accumulation Index over rolling seven-year periods before fees and taxes.

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 %)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (11.57 %)

BHP Group Ltd (9.73 %)

CSL Ltd (7.08 %)

Top 3 industries

Financials (44.89 %)

Materials (16.30 %)

Health Care (11.85 %)

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.2 %

0 %

Key Summary

VBND

LEVR

Issuer

Vanguard

First Sentier

Tracking index

Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Float Adjusted Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.2 %

0 %

Price

$42.29

$1.715

Size

$4.213 million

N/A

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

3.77 %

2.50 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

12/10/2017

14/05/2025

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

VBND

LEVR

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

159

1

Median incremental investment

$1,028.42

$1,119.18

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Quarterly

Median total investment

$2,156.79

$1,198.79

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

VBND

LEVR

Pros

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

VBND

LEVR

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield