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Compare VGB vs. IAF
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 iShares Core Composite Bond ETF (IAF). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGB | IAF | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 110 | 538 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,079.67 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,722.44 | $2,580.50 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VGB | IAF | |
|---|---|---|
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. | IAF.AX was created on 2012-03-12 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 3004.01m in AUM and 620 holdings. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr IndexSM, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of the Australian bond market and includes investment grade fixed income securities issued by the Australian Treasury, |
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 %) | AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.58 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.49 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.48 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.35 %) Communication Services (0.20 %) Financials (0.18 %) | |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.15 % |
Key Summary
VGB | IAF | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | iShares |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.15 % |
Price | $47.19 | $103.22 |
Size | $4.506 million | $2.977 billion |
10Y return | -4.05 % | -3.61 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.85 % | 2.00 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 30/04/2012 | 14/03/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGB | IAF | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 110 | 538 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,079.67 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,722.44 | $2,580.50 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGB | IAF | |
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Cons |
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VGB | IAF |
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Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |