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Compare VGB vs. HVST
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 Australian Dividend Harvester Active ETF (HVST). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGB | HVST | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 178 | 75 |
Median incremental investment | $965.00 | $988.69 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,965.96 | $1,980.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VGB | HVST | |
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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. | HVST.AX was created on 2014-10-29 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The ETF currently has 281.38m in AUM and 43 holdings. HVST.AX aims to provide exposure to large-cap Australian shares, along with the potential for franked income that is at least 1.5x the yield of the Australian broad sharemarket on an annual basis. |
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 %) | SPI 200 FUTURES SEP26 (0 %) BETASHARES AUSTRALIA 200 ETF (24.63 %) BETASHARES AUSTRALIAN RESOURCE (14.12 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (50.68 %) Financials (12.82 %) Health Care (6.32 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (96.35 %) United States (2.15 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (0.84 %) | |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.65 % |
Key Summary
VGB | HVST | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.65 % |
Price | $45.72 | $13.20 |
Size | $4.592 million | $282.361 million |
10Y return | -10.14 % | -39.23 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.14 % | 5.30 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 30/04/2012 | 03/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGB | HVST | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 178 | 75 |
Median incremental investment | $965.00 | $988.69 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,965.96 | $1,980.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGB | HVST | |
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VGB | HVST |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
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 |