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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

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Overview
Performance

Overview

When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are VGB and AGX1. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VGB

AGX1

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

98

3

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$90.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Daily

Median total investment

$1,897.02

$3,568.70

Average age group

26 - 35

26 - 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 %)

Antipodes Global Shares (Quoted Managed Fund) (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Top 3 countries

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

$46.62

$6.35

Size

$4.588 million

N/A

10Y return

-4.05 %

N/A

Annual distribution/โ€Šdividend yield (5Y)

1.80 %

8.81 %

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

98

3

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$90.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Daily

Median total investment

$1,897.02

$3,568.70

Average age group

26 - 35

26 - 35


Pros and Cons

VGB

AGX1

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

VGB

AGX1

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield

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