Compare AU
Compare VGB vs. REIT
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 FTSE Global Property (ex-AUS hedged) (REIT). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGB | REIT | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 102 | 104 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $875.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,653.84 | $1,109.98 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VGB | REIT | |
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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. | REIT.AX was created on 2019-03-29 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on real estate equity. REIT.AX seeks to provide investors with access to a diversified portfolio of international property securities |
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 %) | Prologis Inc (6.35 %) Equinix Inc (6.00 %) Welltower Inc (5.07 %) |
Top 3 industries | Real Estate (100.00 %) Other (8.61 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (73.96 %) Japan (5.45 %) Singapore (3.61 %) | |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.43 % |
Key Summary
VGB | REIT | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | VanEck |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD | FTSE EPRA NAREIT Developed ex Australia Rental Hedged to AUD Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.43 % |
Price | $45.97 | $15.50 |
Size | $4.679 million | $467.515 million |
10Y return | -6.55 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.98 % | 4.40 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 30/04/2012 | 02/04/2019 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGB | REIT | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 102 | 104 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $875.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,653.84 | $1,109.98 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGB | REIT | |
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VGB | REIT |
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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 |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |