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Compare VGB vs. AUDS
Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.
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 BetaShares Strong Australian Dollar Fund (Hedge Fund) (AUDS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGB | AUDS | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 97 | 4 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $975.05 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Weekly |
Median total investment | $1,956.36 | $27,437.82 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VGB | AUDS | |
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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. | AUDS.AX was created on 2016-11-28 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on long aud, short usd currency. AUDS.AX aims to provide geared exposure to changes in the value of the Australian dollar against the U.S. dollar. |
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 %) | AUDUSD CRNCY FUT SEP24 (0 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (95.25 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (4.75 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (70.09 %) Communication Services (29.91 %) | |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.2 % | 1.38 % |
Key Summary
VGB | AUDS | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 1.38 % |
Price | $46.58 | $5.57 |
Size | $4.694 million | $32.446 million |
10Y return | -4.14 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.80 % | 4.09 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 30/04/2012 | 24/01/2017 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGB | AUDS | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 97 | 4 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $975.05 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Weekly |
Median total investment | $1,956.36 | $27,437.82 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGB | AUDS | |
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VGB | AUDS |
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Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |