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Compare VGB vs. BBAB

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

Vanguard Australian Government Bond Index ETF

ASX

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

Community Stats

VGB

BBAB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

98

1

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,897.02

$1,015.41

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Key Summary

VGB

BBAB

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.

N/A

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 %)

BetaShares Geared Short Aus Gov Bond (Hedge Fund) (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.2 %

0 %


Key Summary

VGB

BBAB

Issuer

Vanguard

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

Stock

Management fee

0.2 %

0 %

Price

$46.62

$18.45

Size

$4.588 million

N/A

10Y return

-4.37 %

N/A

Annual distribution/ dividend yield (5Y)

1.80 %

0.89 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

30/04/2012

05/12/2023

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VGB

BBAB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

98

1

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,897.02

$1,015.41

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

VGB

BBAB

Pros

  • Exposure to more markets and sectors

  • Higher dividend/distribution yield

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Lower price growth

  • Exposure to 1 market and 1 sector only

  • Lower dividend/distribution yield

VGB

BBAB

Exposure to more markets and sectors

Exposure to 1 market and 1 sector only

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher dividend/distribution yield

Lower dividend/distribution yield

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