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Compare VGB vs. HVLU
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 MSCI International Value (Aud Hedged) ETF (HVLU). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGB | HVLU | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 177 | 5 |
Median incremental investment | $970.41 | $5,026.07 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $1,970.26 | $3,415.30 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VGB | HVLU | |
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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. | 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 Intl Val ETF (99.23 %) |
Top 3 industries | ||
Top 3 countries | United States (45.12 %) Japan (22.90 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (6.33 %) | |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.29 % |
Key Summary
VGB | HVLU | |
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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 | $45.72 | $40.69 |
Size | $4.592 million | $127.368 million |
10Y return | -10.23 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.14 % | 8.46 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 30/04/2012 | 08/11/2023 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGB | HVLU | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 177 | 5 |
Median incremental investment | $970.41 | $5,026.07 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $1,970.26 | $3,415.30 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGB | HVLU | |
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VGB | HVLU |
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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 |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |