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Vanguard Australian Government Bond Index ETF

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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 Global X Robo Global Robotics & Automation ETF (ROBO). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VGB

ROBO

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

103

528

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$640.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,624.70

$1,255.20

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Key Summary

VGB

ROBO

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.

ROBO.AX was created on 2017-09-13 by Global X. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on theme equity. The Fund aims to provide investors with a return that (before fees and expenses) tracks the performance of the ROBO.AX Global Robotics and Automation Index (the Index)

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 %)

Harmonic Drive Systems Inc (3.11 %)

Fanuc Corp (1.96 %)

Intuitive Surgical Inc (1.91 %)

Top 3 industries

Industrials (71.59 %)

Health Care (19.55 %)

Consumer Staples (15.08 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (42.78 %)

Japan (18.81 %)

Taiwan (8.37 %)

Management fee

0.2 %

0.82 %


Key Summary

VGB

ROBO

Issuer

Vanguard

Global X

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD

ROBO Global Robotics and Automation TR Index

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.2 %

0.82 %

Price

$46.42

$83.68

Size

$4.560 million

$237.335 million

10Y return

-6.17 %

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

1.84 %

3.87 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

30/04/2012

14/09/2017

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VGB

ROBO

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

103

528

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$640.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,624.70

$1,255.20

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

VGB

ROBO

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

VGB

ROBO

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

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