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Compare VDIF vs. XGOV

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

Vanguard Diversified Income 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 Diversified Income ETF (VDIF) and the VanEck 10+ Year Australian Government Bond ETF (XGOV). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VDIF

XGOV

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

35

2

Median incremental investment

$568.50

$530.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Weekly

Median total investment

$2,190.22

$3,411.30

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

VDIF

XGOV

Strategy

VDIF.AX was created on 2025-03-04 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on target outcome asset allocation. The ETF seeks to provide regular income and some capital growth potential via exposure to a highly diversified, multi asset portfolio.

XGOV.AX was created on 2023-09-26 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 385.56m in AUM and 39 holdings. S&P/ASX Government Bond 10-20 Year Index

Top 3 holdings

Vanguard Australian Shares High Yld ETF (23.50 %)

Vanguard InternationalSharesHighYieldETF (21.80 %)

Vanguard Intl Credit Secs (Hdg) ETF (8.80 %)

Australia (Commonwealth of) (13.93 %)

Australia (Commonwealth of) (10.71 %)

Treasury Corporation of Victoria (8.48 %)

Top 3 industries

Top 3 countries

Australia (51.66 %)

United States (24.17 %)

Japan (4.01 %)

Management fee

0.32 %

0.22 %

Key Summary

VDIF

XGOV

Issuer

Vanguard

VanEck

Tracking index

28% FTSE Australia High Dividend Yield Index - 21% FTSE All-World High Dividend Yield Index - 17% Bloomberg Global Aggregate Corporate and Government-Related Scaled Index - 44% Other Indexes - Benchmark TR Net

S&P/ASX Government Bond 10-20 Year Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Gross

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.32 %

0.22 %

Price

$53.42

$49.80

Size

N/A

$386.013 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.73 %

2.59 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

04/03/2025

27/09/2023

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

VDIF

XGOV

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

35

2

Median incremental investment

$568.50

$530.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Weekly

Median total investment

$2,190.22

$3,411.30

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

VDIF

XGOV

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Lower management fee

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower distribution yield

VDIF

XGOV

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher exposure to US market

Lower exposure to US market

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield