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Compare VGAD vs. GBND
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 MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF (VGAD) and the BetaShares Sustainability Leaders Dvrsfd Bond ETF - Cur Hdg (GBND). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGAD | GBND | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 482 | 21 |
Median incremental investment | $2,030.43 | $1,096.10 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $8,627.03 | $1,471.68 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VGAD | GBND | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | The aim of Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF is to track the return of the MSCI World ex-Australia (with net dividends reinvested) before considering fees, expenses, and tax. It also seeks to reduce the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations on the fund's performance by hedging it to the Australian dollar. | GBND.AX was created on 2019-11-26 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return that aims to track the performance of the Solactive Australian and Global Select Sustainability Leaders Bond TR Index - AUD Hedged, before taking into account fees and expenses. |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.41 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.14 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) | FRENCH REPUBLIC GOVERNMENT BOND OAT 1.75% JUN-39 (1.59 %) NEW S WALES TREASURY CRP 3.0% FEB-30 (0.99 %) TREASURY CORP VICTORIA 4.25% DEC-32 (0.99 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) | Other (74.40 %) Communication Services (25.60 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (72.94 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) | |
Management fee | 0.21 % | 0.49 % |
Key Summary
VGAD | GBND | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged | Solactive Australian and Global Select Sustainability Leaders Bond Hedged to AUD Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.21 % | 0.49 % |
Price | $106.20 | $20.58 |
Size | N/A | $360.298 million |
10Y return | 115.07 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.46 % | 2.27 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 20/11/2014 | 28/11/2019 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGAD | GBND | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 482 | 21 |
Median incremental investment | $2,030.43 | $1,096.10 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $8,627.03 | $1,471.68 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGAD | GBND | |
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Cons |
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VGAD | GBND |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |