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Vanguard Australian Government Bond Index ETF

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Overview
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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 Abrdn Sust Asian Opportunities Active ETF (ASAO). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VGB

ASAO

Popularity

Low

N/A

Pearlers invested

103

0

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$0

Median investment frequency

Monthly

N/A

Median total investment

$1,625.05

$0

Average age group

26 - 35

N/A


Key Summary

VGB

ASAO

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.

ASAO.AX was created on 2022-10-17 by abrdn. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. To provide investors with high capital growth over the medium to long term (3-5 years) by seeking exposure to the Asian markets (other than the Japan market), adjusted to take into account certain ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) considerations.

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 %)

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (14.10 %)

Tencent Holdings Ltd (8.33 %)

Samsung Electncs Co (3.61 %)

Top 3 industries

Information Technology (30.94 %)

Financials (18.65 %)

Communication Services (18.27 %)

Top 3 countries

China (30.35 %)

India (23.09 %)

Taiwan (21.16 %)

Management fee

0.2 %

1.18 %


Key Summary

VGB

ASAO

Issuer

Vanguard

abrdn

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD

MSCI AC Asia ex JP

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.2 %

1.18 %

Price

$46.43

$1.185

Size

$4.560 million

N/A

10Y return

-6.60 %

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

1.84 %

0.84 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

30/04/2012

18/10/2022

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VGB

ASAO

Popularity

Low

N/A

Pearlers invested

103

0

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$0

Median investment frequency

Monthly

N/A

Median total investment

$1,625.05

$0

Average age group

26 - 35

N/A


Pros and Cons

VGB

ASAO

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Lower price growth

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

VGB

ASAO

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield

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