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Compare VGB vs. CNEW
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 China Growth Companies (CNEW). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGB | CNEW | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 97 | 52 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $702.18 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,956.36 | $1,935.57 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VGB | CNEW | |
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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. | CNEW.AX was created on 2018-11-08 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. CNEW.AX gives investors a portfolio of the most fundamentally sound companies in China having the best growth prospects in sectors making up the New Economy, namely technology, health care, consumer staples and consumer discretionary. CNEW.AX aims to provide investment returns, before fees and other costs, which track the performance of 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 %) | Changbai Mountain Tourism Co Ltd Class A (1.57 %) Zhejiang China Commodities City Group Co Ltd Class A (1.20 %) Toread Holdings Group Co Ltd Class A (1.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Consumer Discretionary (42.76 %) Other (36.77 %) Industrials (19.40 %) | |
Top 3 countries | China (100.00 %) | |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.95 % |
Key Summary
VGB | CNEW | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | VanEck |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD | CSI MarketGrader China New Economy Index - CNY |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.95 % |
Price | $46.58 | $7.09 |
Size | $4.588 million | $122.169 million |
10Y return | -4.14 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.80 % | 1.53 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 30/04/2012 | 09/11/2018 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGB | CNEW | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 97 | 52 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $702.18 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,956.36 | $1,935.57 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGB | CNEW | |
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VGB | CNEW |
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Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |