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Compare VGB vs. FCAP

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

Community Stats

VGB

FCAP

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

131

16

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$2,076.36

$2,348.24

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35

Key Summary

VGB

FCAP

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.

FCAP.AX was created on 2024-05-28 by Fidelity. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on extended market equity. To achieve returns in excess of the benchmark (MSCIWorld Mid Cap Index NR) over the medium to long term.

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 %)

Fidelity Global Future Leaders Active ETF (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Information Technology (34.74 %)

Communication Services (23.76 %)

Other (20.09 %)

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.2 %

1.1 %

Key Summary

VGB

FCAP

Issuer

Vanguard

Fidelity

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.2 %

1.1 %

Price

$47.19

$11.92

Size

$4.700 million

$8.653 million

10Y return

-4.28 %

N/A

Annual distribution/β€Šdividend yield (5Y)

2.04 %

3.86 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

30/04/2012

30/05/2024

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

VGB

FCAP

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

131

16

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$2,076.36

$2,348.24

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35

Pros and Cons

VGB

FCAP

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

VGB

FCAP

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield