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Compare VGB vs. HQUS

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, 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 S&P 500 Equal Weight Currency Hedged ETF (HQUS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VGB

HQUS

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

131

10

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$4,993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,076.36

$4,669.92

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

VGB

HQUS

Strategy

VGB.AX was created on 2012-04-24 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 4.72m in AUM and 157 holdings. 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.

HQUS.AX was created on 2024-07-10 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. HQUS.AX aims to track the performance of the S&P 500 Equal Weight AUD Hedged Index NTR.

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 %)

WESTERN DIGITAL CORP (0.28 %)

INVESCO LTD (0.28 %)

ARISTA NETWORKS INC (0.28 %)

Top 3 industries

Industrials (15.79 %)

Financials (14.65 %)

Information Technology (13.66 %)

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.2 %

0.29 %

Key Summary

VGB

HQUS

Issuer

Vanguard

BetaShares

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD

S&P 500 Equal Weight AUD Hedged Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.2 %

0.29 %

Price

$47.19

$45.12

Size

$4.700 million

N/A

10Y return

-4.47 %

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.04 %

1.35 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

30/04/2012

11/07/2024

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

VGB

HQUS

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

131

10

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$4,993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,076.36

$4,669.92

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

VGB

HQUS

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Lower price growth

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

VGB

HQUS

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield