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Compare VGB vs. EBND

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

Community Stats

VGB

EBND

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

98

12

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$1,000.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,897.02

$1,516.11

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Key Summary

VGB

EBND

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.

EBND.AX was created on 2020-02-11 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. EBND.AX aims to provide investors with a globally diversified portfolio of bonds and currencies in emerging markets. The fund aims to provide total investment returns, measured over the medium to long term in excess of the Benchmark

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 %)

J.P. Morgan Emerging Markets Bonds (50/50 hedged) (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.2 %

0.95 %


Key Summary

VGB

EBND

Issuer

Vanguard

VanEck

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.2 %

0.95 %

Price

$46.62

$10.34

Size

$4.588 million

$170.273 million

10Y return

-4.37 %

N/A

Annual distribution/ dividend yield (5Y)

1.80 %

5.17 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

30/04/2012

13/02/2020

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VGB

EBND

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

98

12

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$1,000.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,897.02

$1,516.11

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

VGB

EBND

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

VGB

EBND

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield

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