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Compare VGB vs. MVE
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 Aussie 50 Mid-Caps (MVE). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGB | MVE | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 98 | 36 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $668.99 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,897.02 | $2,934.36 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VGB | MVE | |
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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. | MVE.AX was created on 2013-10-14 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on mid cap equity. The Fund is designed to capture the performance of the 50 midcap companies listed on ASX having Market Capitalisation ranking from 51 to 100. |
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 %) | CAR Group Ltd (4.94 %) Pro Medicus Ltd (4.29 %) REA Group Ltd (4.09 %) |
Top 3 industries | Communication Services (26.18 %) Information Technology (18.20 %) Materials (17.07 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (94.11 %) New Zealand (3.28 %) United States (2.61 %) | |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.45 % |
Key Summary
VGB | MVE | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | VanEck |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD | S&P/ASX Midcap 50 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.45 % |
Price | $46.84 | $41.04 |
Size | $4.588 million | $307.898 million |
10Y return | -3.92 % | 108.54 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.80 % | 3.49 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 30/04/2012 | 16/10/2013 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGB | MVE | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 98 | 36 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $668.99 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,897.02 | $2,934.36 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGB | MVE | |
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VGB | MVE |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
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 |