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Compare VGB vs. ULTB
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 iShares 20+ Year U.S. Treasury Bond (Hedged) ETF (ULTB). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGB | ULTB | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 181 | 1 |
Median incremental investment | $981.50 | $25,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Weekly |
Median total investment | $2,016.96 | $72,267.57 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VGB | ULTB | |
|---|---|---|
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. | N/A |
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 %) | ISHARES $ TREASURY BOND 20+Y AUDHD (99.94 %) AUD CASH (0.05 %) EUR CASH (0.00 %) |
Top 3 industries | ||
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0 % |
Key Summary
VGB | ULTB | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | Stock |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0 % |
Price | $45.81 | $84.60 |
Size | $4.571 million | N/A |
10Y return | -10.28 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.14 % | 3.69 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 30/04/2012 | 05/09/2024 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGB | ULTB | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 181 | 1 |
Median incremental investment | $981.50 | $25,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Weekly |
Median total investment | $2,016.96 | $72,267.57 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGB | ULTB | |
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VGB | ULTB |
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Exposure to more markets and sectors | Exposure to 1 market and 1 sector only |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower dividend/distribution yield | Higher dividend/distribution yield |