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Compare VGB vs. BILL
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 iShares Core Cash ETF (BILL). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGB | BILL | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 131 | 11 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $5,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,076.36 | $4,936.26 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VGB | BILL | |
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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 4.72m in AUM and 157 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. | BILL.AX was created on 2017-06-02 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance, before fees and expenses, of an index comprised of Australian bank bills. |
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 %) | RBC MONEY MARKET 11AM (22.79 %) MUFG BANK LTD (SYDNEY BRANCH) (5.79 %) UNITED OVERSEAS BANK LTD (SYDNEY B (4.32 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.97 %) Communication Services (0.03 %) | |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.07 % |
Key Summary
VGB | BILL | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | iShares |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD | S&P/ASX Bank Bill Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.07 % |
Price | $47.19 | $100.74 |
Size | $4.700 million | $950.400 million |
10Y return | -4.28 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.04 % | 1.76 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 30/04/2012 | 06/06/2017 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGB | BILL | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 131 | 11 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $5,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,076.36 | $4,936.26 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGB | BILL | |
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VGB | BILL |
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Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |