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Compare VGB vs. ISEC
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 S&P/ASX Bank Bills Enhanced Cash (ISEC). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGB | ISEC | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 97 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,096.75 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,828.32 | $1,207.20 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VGB | ISEC | |
|---|---|---|
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. | ISEC.AX was created on 2017-06-02 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. The Fund aims to provide investors with performance, before fees and expenses, in excess of the performance of an index comprised of Australian bank bills. |
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 %) | RBC MONEY MARKET 11AM (11.99 %) UNITED OVERSEAS BANK LTD (SYDNEY B (7.66 %) OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORPORATIO (5.81 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.33 %) Communication Services (0.87 %) Consumer Discretionary (0.67 %) | |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.12 % |
Key Summary
VGB | ISEC | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | iShares |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD | S&P/ASX Bank Bill Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.12 % |
Price | $46.84 | $100.62 |
Size | $4.588 million | $246.959 million |
10Y return | -3.62 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.80 % | 2.07 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 30/04/2012 | 06/06/2017 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGB | ISEC | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 97 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,096.75 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,828.32 | $1,207.20 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGB | ISEC | |
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Cons |
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VGB | ISEC |
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Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |