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Compare VGB vs. BANK

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

Vanguard Australian Government Bond Index ETF

ASX

Buy

Buy

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

Community Stats

VGB

BANK

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

123

11

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$995.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,026.59

$996.00

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

VGB

BANK

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 4.78m in AUM and 158 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 %)

Global X Australian Bank Credit ETF (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.2 %

0.25 %

Key Summary

VGB

BANK

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

$46.91

$9.95

Size

$4.729 million

$91.733 million

10Y return

-3.30 %

N/A

Annual distribution/β€Šdividend yield (5Y)

2.09 %

2.86 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

30/04/2012

23/07/2024

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

VGB

BANK

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

123

11

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$995.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,026.59

$996.00

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

VGB

BANK

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

VGB

BANK

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield