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Compare VGB vs. RDV
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 Russell Aussie Dividends (RDV). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGB | RDV | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 97 | 26 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $555.25 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,828.32 | $1,396.79 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VGB | RDV | |
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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. | RDV.AX was created on 2010-05-11 by Russell. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on high dividend yield equity. The Fund aims to provide a total return before costs and tax, in line with the Russell Australia High Dividend 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 %) | Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.69 %) BHP Group Ltd (6.52 %) Westpac Banking Corp (6.07 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (65.19 %) Materials (13.86 %) Communication Services (7.66 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (99.57 %) China (0.43 %) | |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.34 % |
Key Summary
VGB | RDV | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Russell |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD | Russell Australia High Dividend Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.34 % |
Price | $46.84 | $31.95 |
Size | $4.588 million | $256.531 million |
10Y return | -3.62 % | 10.10 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.80 % | 6.63 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 30/04/2012 | 14/05/2010 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGB | RDV | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 97 | 26 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $555.25 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,828.32 | $1,396.79 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGB | RDV | |
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VGB | RDV |
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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 |