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Compare VGB vs. L1IF

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

Vanguard Australian Government Bond Index ETF

ASX

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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 L1 Capital International (Unhedged) Active ETF (L1IF). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VGB

L1IF

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

176

3

Median incremental investment

$978.66

$7,866.82

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$1,697.56

$5,105.64

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35

Key Summary

VGB

L1IF

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.

L1IF.AX was created on 2023-11-22 by L1 Capital. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The objective of the Fund is to outperform the Benchmark net of fees and expenses over rolling 5 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 %)

HCA Healthcare Inc (8.48 %)

AerCap Holdings NV (8.30 %)

Microsoft Corp (7.47 %)

Top 3 industries

Financials (33.97 %)

Consumer Discretionary (19.83 %)

Health Care (13.03 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (90.45 %)

France (3.54 %)

Spain (2.79 %)

Management fee

0.2 %

1.2 %

Key Summary

VGB

L1IF

Issuer

Vanguard

L1 Capital

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.2 %

1.2 %

Price

$45.88

$6.28

Size

$4.528 million

N/A

10Y return

-7.93 %

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.08 %

2.46 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

30/04/2012

21/11/2023

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

VGB

L1IF

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

176

3

Median incremental investment

$978.66

$7,866.82

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$1,697.56

$5,105.64

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35

Pros and Cons

VGB

L1IF

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

VGB

L1IF

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