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Compare VGB vs. RIIF
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 Resolution Gbl Listed Infra Fund - Active ETF (RIIF). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGB | RIIF | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 173 | 1 |
Median incremental investment | $960.00 | $4,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Quarterly |
Median total investment | $1,908.48 | $5,089.35 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VGB | RIIF | |
|---|---|---|
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. | RIIF.AX was created on 2024-08-12 by Resolution Capital. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on theme equity. The Fund aims to achieve an annual total return that exceeds the total return of the Benchmark after fees on a rolling 3-year basis |
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 %) | SSE PLC (8.69 %) Entergy Corp (6.58 %) Kinder Morgan Inc Class P (6.46 %) |
Top 3 industries | Utilities (77.98 %) Energy (12.00 %) Other (10.02 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (58.39 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (14.39 %) Italy (6.84 %) | |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0 % |
Key Summary
VGB | RIIF | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | Resolution Capital |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD | FTSE Developed Core Infrastructure 50/50 Index |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0 % |
Price | $45.44 | $1.31 |
Size | $4.570 million | N/A |
10Y return | -8.26 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.14 % | 4.08 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 30/04/2012 | 24/03/2025 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGB | RIIF | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 173 | 1 |
Median incremental investment | $960.00 | $4,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Quarterly |
Median total investment | $1,908.48 | $5,089.35 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGB | RIIF | |
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Cons |
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VGB | RIIF |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |