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Compare VGB vs. SLF
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 SPDR S&P/ASX 200 Listed Property Fund (SLF). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGB | SLF | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 105 | 18 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $4,004.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,813.50 | $2,725.28 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VGB | SLF | |
|---|---|---|
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. | SLF.AX was created on 2002-02-15 by SPDR. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on real estate equity. The ETF currently has 535.08m in AUM and 22 holdings. The Investment Manager uses a passive investment strategy, investing in a portfolio of securities designed to reflect the characteristics of each Funds Index..The S&P/ASX 200 A-REIT Index is a sub-index of the S&P/ASX 200 Index and provides exposure to Australian Real Estate Investment Trusts |
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 %) | Goodman Group (39.81 %) Scentre Group (10.87 %) Stockland Corp Ltd (7.46 %) |
Top 3 industries | Real Estate (100.00 %) Other (2.07 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.16 % |
Key Summary
VGB | SLF | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | SPDR |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD | S&P/ASX 200 A-REIT Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.16 % |
Price | $46.57 | $12.59 |
Size | $4.506 million | $542.929 million |
10Y return | -6.35 % | 4.48 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.84 % | 6.65 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 30/04/2012 | 18/02/2002 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGB | SLF | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 105 | 18 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $4,004.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,813.50 | $2,725.28 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGB | SLF | |
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VGB | SLF |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |