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Compare VGB vs. EIGA
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 Aussie Dividends (EIGA). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGB | EIGA | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 97 | 62 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $599.39 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,956.36 | $1,505.43 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VGB | EIGA | |
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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. | EIGA.AX was created on 2018-05-07 by Perennial. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The objective of the Fund is to provide investors with an attractive level of tax effective income, paid via monthly distributions. The Fund aims to provide a gross yield, adjusted for applicable franking credits, above that provided by the S&P/ASX 300 Franking Credit Adjusted Daily Total Return Index (Tax-Exempt). |
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 %) | BHP Group Ltd (13.12 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (6.19 %) CSL Ltd (6.01 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (36.73 %) Financials (26.98 %) Health Care (10.75 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (97.92 %) United States (2.08 %) | |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.8 % |
Key Summary
VGB | EIGA | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Perennial |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD | S&P/ASX 300 Franking Credit Adjusted Daily Total Return Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.8 % |
Price | $46.58 | $3.89 |
Size | $4.694 million | N/A |
10Y return | -4.14 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.80 % | 6.44 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 30/04/2012 | 07/05/2018 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGB | EIGA | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 97 | 62 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $599.39 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,956.36 | $1,505.43 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGB | EIGA | |
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VGB | EIGA |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |