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Compare VGB vs. PLUS
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 VanEck Australian Corporate Bond Plus ETF (PLUS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGB | PLUS | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 123 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $9,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $2,076.80 | $13,613.52 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VGB | PLUS | |
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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. The ETF currently has 4.69m in AUM and 158 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. | PLUS.AX was created on 2017-05-09 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 396.8m in AUM and 154 holdings. PLUS.AX invests in a diversified portfolio of Australian dollar denominated bonds consisting predominantly of the highest yielding investment grade corporate bonds issued in Australia with the aim of providing investment returns (before fees and other costs) that track the performance of the Markit iBoxx AUD Corporates Yield Plus 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 %) | Scentre Group Trust 1 (1.82 %) AusNet Services Holdings Pty Ltd. (1.59 %) Credit Agricole S.A. (1.58 %) |
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Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.32 % |
Key Summary
VGB | PLUS | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | VanEck |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD | Markit iBoxx AUD Corporates Yield Plus Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.32 % |
Price | $47.20 | $17.32 |
Size | $4.696 million | $399.417 million |
10Y return | -3.36 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.04 % | 2.87 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 30/04/2012 | 11/05/2017 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGB | PLUS | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 123 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $9,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $2,076.80 | $13,613.52 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGB | PLUS | |
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VGB | PLUS |
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Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |