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Compare VGB vs. ARMR

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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 ARMR. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VGB

ARMR

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

97

19

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$1,581.07

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,958.04

$2,451.96

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Key Summary

VGB

ARMR

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.

ARMR.AX was created on 2024-10-02 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on industrials equity. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return that aims to track the performance of the VettaFi Global Defence Leaders Index (the Index), before taking into account fees and expenses.

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 %)

BetaShares Global Defence ETF (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.2 %

0 %


Key Summary

VGB

ARMR

Issuer

Vanguard

BetaShares

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD

VettaFi Global Defence Leaders

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.2 %

0 %

Price

$46.58

$16.79

Size

$4.588 million

N/A

10Y return

-4.14 %

N/A

Annual distribution/ dividend yield (5Y)

1.80 %

- %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

30/04/2012

03/10/2024

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VGB

ARMR

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

97

19

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$1,581.07

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,958.04

$2,451.96

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

VGB

ARMR

Pros

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

VGB

ARMR

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield

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