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Compare VETH vs. IGB
Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.
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 Ethically Conscious Australian Shares ETF (VETH) and the iShares Treasury ETF (IGB). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VETH | IGB | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 797 | 4 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $829.08 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,312.45 | $1,852.88 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VETH | IGB | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | VETH.AX was created on 2020-10-12 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. Vanguard Ethically Conscious Australian Shares ETF seeks to track the return ofthe FTSE Australia 300 Choice Index before taking into account fees, expenses and tax. | IGB.AX was created on 2012-03-12 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. The index is designed to measure the performance of the Australian bond market and is comprised of fixed income securities issued by the Australian Treasury. |
Top 3 holdings | Commonwealth Bank of Australia (10.17 %) CSL Ltd. (9.69 %) National Australia Bank Ltd. (5.54 %) | AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (5.50 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (5.37 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (5.32 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (34.37 %) Materials (18.25 %) Health Care (13.54 %) | Other (99.83 %) Communication Services (0.17 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (98.46 %) New Zealand (1.54 %) | |
Management fee | 0.17 % | 0.26 % |
Key Summary
VETH | IGB | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | iShares |
Tracking index | FTSE Australia 300 Choice Index | Bloomberg AusBond Treasury (0+Y) |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.17 % | 0.26 % |
Price | $66.07 | $97.52 |
Size | N/A | $369.352 million |
10Y return | N/A | -7.83 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.73 % | 1.75 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 13/10/2020 | 14/03/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VETH | IGB | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 797 | 4 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $829.08 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,312.45 | $1,852.88 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VETH | IGB | |
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VETH | IGB |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |