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Compare VGB vs. AGX1

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

Vanguard Australian Government Bond Index ETF

ASX

Buy

Buy

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 Australian Government Bond Index ETF (VGB) and the Antipodes Global Value Active ETF (AGX1). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VGB

AGX1

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

174

10

Median incremental investment

$990.50

$543.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,826.88

$1,017.05

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

VGB

AGX1

Strategy

VGB.AX was created on 2012-04-24 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. Vanguard Australian Government Bond Index ETF seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index before taking into account fees, expenses and tax.

AGX1.AX was created on 2018-11-05 by Antipodes. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The Fund aims to outperform the Benchmark over the investment cycle (typically 3-5 years).

Top 3 holdings

Australia Government Bond 3.25 2025-04-21 (3.58 %)

Australia Government Bond 0.25 2024-11-21 (3.44 %)

Australia Government Bond 4.25 2026-04-21 (3.39 %)

Merck & Co Inc (3.40 %)

Amazon.com Inc (3.34 %)

Barrick Mining Corp (3.20 %)

Top 3 industries

Communication Services (21.68 %)

Health Care (19.87 %)

Information Technology (18.90 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (43.98 %)

France (9.03 %)

China (8.78 %)

Management fee

0.2 %

1.1 %

Key Summary

VGB

AGX1

Issuer

Vanguard

Antipodes

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.2 %

1.1 %

Price

$46.27

$6.99

Size

$4.623 million

N/A

10Y return

-6.99 %

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.08 %

10.33 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

30/04/2012

07/11/2018

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

VGB

AGX1

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

174

10

Median incremental investment

$990.50

$543.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,826.88

$1,017.05

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

VGB

AGX1

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

VGB

AGX1

Lower exposure to US market

Higher exposure to US market

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield