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Compare VGB vs. HVLU

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

Community Stats

VGB

HVLU

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

110

1

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$6,000.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Weekly

Median total investment

$1,720.61

$26,466.33

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

VGB

HVLU

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.

HVLU.AX was created on 2023-11-07 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. Each Fund aims to provide investment returns before fees and other costs which track the performance of its Reference Index in Australian dollars.

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 %)

VanEck MSCI International Value (Aud Hedged) ETF (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.2 %

0.29 %


Key Summary

VGB

HVLU

Issuer

Vanguard

VanEck

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD

MSCI World ex Australia Enhanced Value Top 250 Select 100% Hedged to AUD Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.2 %

0.29 %

Price

$47.10

$27.83

Size

$4.506 million

$29.781 million

10Y return

-3.68 %

N/A

Annual distribution/β€Šdividend yield (5Y)

1.85 %

0.78 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

30/04/2012

08/11/2023

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VGB

HVLU

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

110

1

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$6,000.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Weekly

Median total investment

$1,720.61

$26,466.33

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

VGB

HVLU

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Lower price growth

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

VGB

HVLU

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield