Compare AU
Compare VGB vs. MVB
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 Aussie Large-Cap Banks (MVB). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGB | MVB | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 97 | 101 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $710.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,958.04 | $1,820.31 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VGB | MVB | |
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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. | MVB.AX was created on 2013-10-14 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on financials equity. MVB.AX gives investors exposure to a diversified portfolio of ASX-listed securities with the aim to provide investment returns before fees and other costs which track the performance of the Index. |
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 %) | Commonwealth Bank of Australia (21.40 %) Westpac Banking Corp (19.94 %) National Australia Bank Ltd (19.54 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (99.87 %) Other (0.13 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.28 % |
Key Summary
VGB | MVB | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | VanEck |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD | MVIS Australia Banks Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.28 % |
Price | $46.62 | $38.73 |
Size | $4.588 million | $232.561 million |
10Y return | -4.05 % | 53.14 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.80 % | 6.55 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 30/04/2012 | 16/10/2013 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGB | MVB | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 97 | 101 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $710.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,958.04 | $1,820.31 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGB | MVB | |
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VGB | MVB |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |