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Compare VGB vs. GNDQ
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 Betashares Wealthbuilder Nasdaq Geared Complex ETF (GNDQ). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGB | GNDQ | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 179 | 109 |
Median incremental investment | $986.00 | $1,541.90 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,009.48 | $3,066.85 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VGB | GNDQ | |
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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. | GNDQ.AX was created on 2024-10-11 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The investment objective of the Betashares Wealth Builder Nasdaq 100 Geared (30-40% LVR) Complex ETF is to provide geared exposure to the returns of the Nasdaq-100 Index. There is no assurance or guarantee that the returns of the Fund will meet its investment objective. |
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 %) | BETASHARES NASDAQ 100 ETF (148.25 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (-48.25 %) |
Top 3 industries | ||
Top 3 countries | United States (96.49 %) Canada (1.34 %) Netherlands (0.72 %) | |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.85 % |
Key Summary
VGB | GNDQ | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.85 % |
Price | $45.65 | $35.98 |
Size | $4.567 million | $80.283 million |
10Y return | -10.31 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.14 % | 0.82 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 30/04/2012 | 14/10/2024 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGB | GNDQ | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 179 | 109 |
Median incremental investment | $986.00 | $1,541.90 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,009.48 | $3,066.85 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGB | GNDQ | |
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VGB | GNDQ |
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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 |