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Compare VGB vs. GLDN

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

Community Stats

VGB

GLDN

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

98

9

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$2,000.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,897.02

$5,580.92

Average age group

26 - 35

26 - 35


Key Summary

VGB

GLDN

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.

GLDN.AX was created on 2023-10-27 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on gold commodities. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the spot price of gold, before fees and expenses.

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 %)

iShares Physical Gold ETF (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.2 %

0.18 %


Key Summary

VGB

GLDN

Issuer

Vanguard

iShares

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD

LBMA Gold Price PM

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.2 %

0.18 %

Price

$46.76

$33.62

Size

$4.588 million

$196.719 million

10Y return

-4.08 %

N/A

Annual distribution/ dividend yield (5Y)

1.80 %

- %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

30/04/2012

31/10/2023

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VGB

GLDN

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

98

9

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$2,000.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,897.02

$5,580.92

Average age group

26 - 35

26 - 35


Pros and Cons

VGB

GLDN

Pros

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

VGB

GLDN

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield

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