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Compare VGB vs. QRE

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

Vanguard Australian Government Bond Index ETF

ASX

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Buy

Overview
Performance

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 Betashares Australian Resources Sector ETF (QRE). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VGB

QRE

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

177

135

Median incremental investment

$970.41

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,970.26

$2,145.48

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

VGB

QRE

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.

QRE.AX was created on 2010-12-10 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on theme equity. The ETF currently has 469.66m in AUM and 55 holdings. QRE.AX aims to track the performance an index (before fees and expenses) comprising the largest ASX-listed companies in the resources sector, including BHP, Rio Tinto, Woodside Petroleum and more.

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 %)

S&P/ASX 200 R IDX SEP26 (0 %)

BHP GROUP LTD (40.74 %)

WOODSIDE ENERGY GROUP LTD (8.15 %)

Top 3 industries

Materials (73.55 %)

Energy (18.66 %)

Utilities (3.92 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (95.29 %)

United States (3.12 %)

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (0.81 %)

Management fee

0.2 %

0.34 %

Key Summary

VGB

QRE

Issuer

Vanguard

BetaShares

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Solactive Australia Resources Sector Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Gross

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.2 %

0.34 %

Price

$45.72

$9.63

Size

$4.592 million

$481.300 million

10Y return

-10.23 %

145.04 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.14 %

6.38 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

30/04/2012

15/12/2010

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

VGB

QRE

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

177

135

Median incremental investment

$970.41

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,970.26

$2,145.48

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

VGB

QRE

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

VGB

QRE

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