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Compare VGB vs. MVOL
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 Edge MSCI Australia Minimum Volatility (MVOL). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGB | MVOL | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 171 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $978.66 | $2,749.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,074.95 | $5,617.47 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VGB | MVOL | |
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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. | MVOL.AX was created on 2016-10-11 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The ETF currently has 29.94m in AUM and 95 holdings. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the MSCI Australia IMI Select Minimum Volatility (AUD) Index, before fees and expenses. |
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 %) | BHP GROUP LTD (6.04 %) TELSTRA GROUP LTD (5.97 %) ANZ GROUP HOLDINGS LTD (4.01 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (29.74 %) Materials (14.00 %) Industrials (11.79 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (99.77 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (0.23 %) | |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.3 % |
Key Summary
VGB | MVOL | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | iShares |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD | MSCI Australia IMI Select Minimum Volatility (AUD) Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.3 % |
Price | $46.05 | $35.33 |
Size | $4.576 million | $29.972 million |
10Y return | -8.34 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.09 % | 4.32 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 30/04/2012 | 14/10/2016 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGB | MVOL | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 171 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $978.66 | $2,749.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,074.95 | $5,617.47 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGB | MVOL | |
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VGB | MVOL |
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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 |