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Compare VGB vs. LSGE
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 Loomis Sayles Global Equity Fund - Active ETF (LSGE). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGB | LSGE | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 97 | 1 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $290.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $1,958.04 | $0 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | N/A |
Key Summary
VGB | LSGE | |
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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. | LSGE.AX was created on 2021-10-01 by Loomis Sayles. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. To provide a rate of return (after fees and expenses and before taxes) which exceeds the return of the Funds benchmark over a full market cycle. |
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 %) | Meta Platforms Inc Class A (7.32 %) MercadoLibre Inc (6.69 %) Amazon.com Inc (5.61 %) |
Top 3 industries | Consumer Discretionary (33.65 %) Communication Services (33.28 %) Information Technology (26.44 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (78.27 %) Sweden (3.72 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.62 %) | |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.99 % |
Key Summary
VGB | LSGE | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Loomis Sayles |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD | MSCI ACWI Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.99 % |
Price | $46.62 | $3.73 |
Size | $4.588 million | $49.795 million |
10Y return | -4.05 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.80 % | 0.71 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 30/04/2012 | 30/09/2021 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGB | LSGE | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 97 | 1 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $290.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $1,958.04 | $0 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | N/A |
Pros and Cons
VGB | LSGE | |
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VGB | LSGE |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |