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Compare VGB vs. BANK
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 Global X Australian Bank Credit ETF (BANK). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGB | BANK | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 167 | 13 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,001.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,666.80 | $1,970.10 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VGB | BANK | |
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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. The ETF currently has 4.7m in AUM and 163 holdings. 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. | BANK.AX was created on 2024-07-22 by Global X. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide investors a return (before fees and expenses) that tracks the performance of the Solactive Australian Bank Credit Index, a published index, by holding a portfolio of Bonds and Hybrid Securities that may comprise all or a representation of the securities comprising the 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 %) | National Australia Bank Ltd Hybrid Security (2.44 %) National Australia Bank Ltd Hybrid Securiy (2.43 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia 4.70476% (2.14 %) |
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Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.25 % |
Key Summary
VGB | BANK | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Global X |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD | Solactive Australian Bank Credit Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Gross |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.25 % |
Price | $46.30 | $9.95 |
Size | $4.630 million | $151.556 million |
10Y return | -5.30 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.06 % | 3.47 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 30/04/2012 | 23/07/2024 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGB | BANK | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 167 | 13 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,001.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,666.80 | $1,970.10 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGB | BANK | |
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VGB | BANK |
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Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |