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Vanguard Australian Government Bond Index ETF

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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 Global X Uranium ETF (ATOM). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VGB

ATOM

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

97

30

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$997.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,956.36

$2,327.04

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Key Summary

VGB

ATOM

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.

ATOM.AX was created on 2022-12-07 by Global X. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on theme equity. The Fund aims to provide investors with a return that (before fees and expenses) tracks the performance of the Solactive Global Uranium & Nuclear Components Total Return Index

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 %)

Cameco Corp (26.59 %)

Sprott Physical Uranium Trust Units (8.22 %)

NexGen Energy Ltd (7.43 %)

Top 3 industries

Energy (72.09 %)

Financials (12.54 %)

Other (6.93 %)

Top 3 countries

Canada (47.95 %)

United States (17.46 %)

Australia (11.43 %)

Management fee

0.2 %

0.69 %


Key Summary

VGB

ATOM

Issuer

Vanguard

Global X

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Solactive Global Uranium & Nuclear Components Index

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.2 %

0.69 %

Price

$46.58

$16.16

Size

$4.694 million

$45.107 million

10Y return

-4.47 %

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

1.80 %

0.46 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

30/04/2012

06/12/2022

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VGB

ATOM

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

97

30

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$997.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,956.36

$2,327.04

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

VGB

ATOM

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

VGB

ATOM

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher exposure to AU market

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

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