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Compare VGB vs. MQDB

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, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are VGB and MQDB. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VGB

MQDB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

131

1

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$3,000.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,076.36

$3,015.99

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

VGB

MQDB

Strategy

VGB.AX was created on 2012-04-24 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 4.72m in AUM and 157 holdings. 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.

MQDB.AX was created on 2002-09-30 by Macquarie. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. The Fund aims to generate attractive returns by dynamically investing in global fixed income instruments. It aims to provide diversification against equity risk as well as capital growth and some income

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 %)

Macquarie Dynamic Bond Active ETF (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.2 %

0.614 %

Key Summary

VGB

MQDB

Issuer

Vanguard

Macquarie

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Bloomberg Global Aggregate

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.2 %

0.614 %

Price

$47.19

$10.81

Size

$4.700 million

N/A

10Y return

-4.47 %

N/A

Annual distribution/β€Šdividend yield (5Y)

2.04 %

1.03 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

30/04/2012

21/11/2023

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

VGB

MQDB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

131

1

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$3,000.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,076.36

$3,015.99

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

VGB

MQDB

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Lower price growth

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

VGB

MQDB

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield