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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 State Street SPDR S&P/ASX 200 Listed Property ETF (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 | 172 | 32 |
Median incremental investment | $963.50 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,952.88 | $1,126.68 |
Average age group | > 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. The ETF currently has 4.65m in AUM and 164 holdings. 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 509.26m in AUM and 22 holdings. The Investment Objective of State Street SPDR S&P/ASX 200 Listed Property ETF is to match the performance of its Index before fees and other costs. |
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 (36.47 %) Scentre Group (12.16 %) Stockland Corp Ltd (7.45 %) |
Top 3 industries | Real Estate (97.80 %) Other (2.20 %) | |
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 | $45.72 | $11.73 |
Size | $4.608 million | $490.080 million |
10Y return | -6.81 % | -5.25 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.08 % | 5.78 % |
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 | 172 | 32 |
Median incremental investment | $963.50 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,952.88 | $1,126.68 |
Average age group | > 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 |