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Compare VGB vs. GPEQ
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 VanEck Global Listed Private Equity ETF (GPEQ). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGB | GPEQ | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 97 | 30 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $795.59 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,956.36 | $1,989.77 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VGB | GPEQ | |
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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. | GPEQ.AX was created on 2021-11-23 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. GPEQ.AX gives investors a diversified portfolio of the 50 largest and most liquid global listed private equity companies. GPEQ.AX aims to provide investment returns before fees and other costs which track the performance of the 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 %) | Blackstone Inc (9.71 %) Apollo Global Management Inc Class A (9.28 %) KKR & Co Inc Ordinary Shares (9.23 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (100.00 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (70.14 %) Switzerland (8.64 %) Sweden (6.30 %) | |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.65 % |
Key Summary
VGB | GPEQ | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | VanEck |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD | LPX 50 Index |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.65 % |
Price | $46.58 | $26.01 |
Size | $4.694 million | $52.836 million |
10Y return | -4.14 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.80 % | 1.49 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 30/04/2012 | 24/11/2021 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGB | GPEQ | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 97 | 30 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $795.59 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,956.36 | $1,989.77 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGB | GPEQ | |
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VGB | GPEQ |
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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 |