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Compare VGB vs. RCB

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

Vanguard Australian Government Bond Index ETF

ASX

Buy

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 Russell Investments Australian Select Corporate Bond ETF (RCB). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VGB

RCB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

131

9

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$652.06

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,076.36

$2,497.34

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

VGB

RCB

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 4.72m in AUM and 157 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.

RCB.AX was created on 2012-03-08 by Russell. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The Fund aims to provide a total return before costs and tax, in line with DBIQ 0-4 year Investment Grade Australian Corporate Bond Index over the long term

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 %)

Westpac Banking Corp. 5% (13.86 %)

Top 3 industries

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.2 %

0.28 %

Key Summary

VGB

RCB

Issuer

Vanguard

Russell

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD

DBIQ 0-4 year Investment Grade Australian Corporate Bond Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.2 %

0.28 %

Price

$47.19

$20.47

Size

$4.700 million

$317.214 million

10Y return

-4.47 %

-0.15 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.04 %

2.62 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

30/04/2012

13/03/2012

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

VGB

RCB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

131

9

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$652.06

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,076.36

$2,497.34

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

VGB

RCB

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

VGB

RCB

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield