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Vanguard Australian Government Bond Index ETF

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Overview
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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 Bloomberg AusBond Government Inflation (ILB). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VGB

ILB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

98

8

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$1,363.22

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$1,897.02

$4,287.40

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Key Summary

VGB

ILB

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.

ILB.AX was created on 2012-03-12 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the Bloomberg AusBond Inflation Government 0+ Yr Index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of a segment of the Australian bond market comprised of inflation-linked fixed income securities.

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 (17.85 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (16.44 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (15.04 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (99.80 %)

Communication Services (0.20 %)

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.2 %

0.18 %


Key Summary

VGB

ILB

Issuer

Vanguard

iShares

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Bloomberg AusBond Inflation Government (0+Y) Index - AUD-Australian Dollar

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.2 %

0.18 %

Price

$46.62

$125.37

Size

$4.588 million

$871.952 million

10Y return

-4.37 %

11.50 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

1.80 %

1.14 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

30/04/2012

14/03/2012

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VGB

ILB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

98

8

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$1,363.22

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$1,897.02

$4,287.40

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

VGB

ILB

Pros

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

VGB

ILB

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield

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