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Compare VGB vs. GARP

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

Community Stats

VGB

GARP

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

97

19

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$1,025.10

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,956.36

$1,626.80

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Key Summary

VGB

GARP

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.

GARP.AX was created on 2024-09-24 by Global X. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide investors with a return that (before fees and expenses) tracks the performance of the S&P World Ex-Australia GARP.AX 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 %)

Global X S&P World Ex Australia Garp ETF (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.2 %

0 %


Key Summary

VGB

GARP

Issuer

Vanguard

Global X

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD

S&P World Ex-Australia GARP Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Gross

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.2 %

0 %

Price

$46.58

$11.62

Size

$4.694 million

$7.032 million

10Y return

-4.14 %

N/A

Annual distribution/โ€Šdividend yield (5Y)

1.80 %

- %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

30/04/2012

25/09/2024

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VGB

GARP

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

97

19

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$1,025.10

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,956.36

$1,626.80

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

VGB

GARP

Pros

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

VGB

GARP

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield

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