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Compare VGB vs. ERTH
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 Solactive Climate Change Innovation (ERTH). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGB | ERTH | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 97 | 372 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $601.32 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,956.36 | $933.24 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VGB | ERTH | |
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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. | ERTH.AX was created on 2021-03-09 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. ERTH.AX aims to track the performance of an index (before fees and expenses) that comprises a portfolio of up to 100 leading global companies that derive at least 50% of their revenues from products and services that help to address climate change and other environmental problems through the reduction or avoidance of CO2 emissions. |
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 %) | CIE DE SAINT-GOBAIN (5.14 %) ECOLAB INC (5.08 %) DSM-FIRMENICH AG (4.97 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (56.07 %) Information Technology (10.82 %) Consumer Discretionary (9.83 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (40.06 %) China (11.65 %) Denmark (7.67 %) | |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.55 % |
Key Summary
VGB | ERTH | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD | Solactive Climate Change and Environmental Opportunities Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.55 % |
Price | $46.58 | $9.24 |
Size | $4.588 million | $95.069 million |
10Y return | -4.14 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.80 % | 0.58 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 30/04/2012 | 10/03/2021 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGB | ERTH | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 97 | 372 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $601.32 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,956.36 | $933.24 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGB | ERTH | |
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VGB | ERTH |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |