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Compare VGB vs. HCRD
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 Interest Rate Hedged Aus Corp Bond ETF (HCRD). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGB | HCRD | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 105 | 1 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $5,036.61 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,816.23 | $631.25 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VGB | HCRD | |
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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. | HCRD.AX was created on 2022-11-14 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return that aims to track the performance of the Solactive Australian Investment Grade Corporate Bond Select DH Index, before taking into account 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 %) | AUST 10Y BOND FUT MAR25 (0 %) PACIFIC NATIONAL FINANCE 3.8% SEP-31 (2.36 %) ENBW INTL FINANCE BV 6.048% OCT-34 (2.25 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.06 %) Communication Services (0.94 %) | |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.29 % |
Key Summary
VGB | HCRD | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD | Solactive Australian Investment Grade Corporate Bond Select Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.29 % |
Price | $46.57 | $25.25 |
Size | $4.506 million | $42.865 million |
10Y return | -6.35 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.84 % | 2.14 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 30/04/2012 | 15/11/2022 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGB | HCRD | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 105 | 1 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $5,036.61 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,816.23 | $631.25 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGB | HCRD | |
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VGB | HCRD |
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Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |