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Compare VGB vs. INIF

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

Vanguard Australian Government Bond Index ETF

ASX

Buy

Buy

Overview
Performance

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 Intelligent Investor Aus Eq Inc Fund - Active ETF (INIF). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VGB

INIF

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

155

10

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$993.72

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,064.48

$3,943.81

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35

Key Summary

VGB

INIF

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.

INIF.AX was created on 2018-06-18 by Intelligent Investor . The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. To achieve a total return of 1% above the S&P/ASX Accumulation Index p.a. and have a distribution yield 2% greater that the Intelligent Investor Growth Fund over rolling five year periods.

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 %)

BHP Group Ltd (7.17 %)

ResMed Inc CHESS Depositary Interests on a ratio of 10 CDIs per ord.sh (6.38 %)

MA Financial Group Ltd (5.95 %)

Top 3 industries

Materials (22.37 %)

Communication Services (18.23 %)

Energy (17.03 %)

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.2 %

0.97 %

Key Summary

VGB

INIF

Issuer

Vanguard

Intelligent Investor

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.2 %

0.97 %

Price

$46.92

$2.99

Size

$4.706 million

$74.205 million

10Y return

-3.54 %

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.06 %

5.35 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

30/04/2012

19/06/2018

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

VGB

INIF

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

155

10

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$993.72

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,064.48

$3,943.81

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35

Pros and Cons

VGB

INIF

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

VGB

INIF

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield