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Vanguard Australian Government Bond Index ETF

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Overview
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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 Us Treasury Bond ETF (Currency Hedged). (USTB). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VGB

USTB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

103

3

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$504.96

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$1,624.00

$566.68

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Key Summary

VGB

USTB

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.

USTB.AX was created on 2022-07-01 by Global X. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. ETFS US Treasury Bond (Currency Hedged) ETF (ASX Code: USTB.AX) invests in US Treasuries across the yield curve while providing currency hedging. US Treasuries are some of the most liquid and closely followed investments in the world.

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 %)

United States Treasury Notes (0.85 %)

United States Treasury Notes 4.375% (0.83 %)

United States Treasury Notes 3.875% (0.80 %)

Top 3 industries

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.2 %

0.19 %


Key Summary

VGB

USTB

Issuer

Vanguard

Global X

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD

iBoxx $ Treasuries Index (AUD Hedged) - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.2 %

0.19 %

Price

$46.40

$9.14

Size

$4.506 million

N/A

10Y return

-6.26 %

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

1.84 %

1.17 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

30/04/2012

04/07/2022

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VGB

USTB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

103

3

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$504.96

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$1,624.00

$566.68

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

VGB

USTB

Pros

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

VGB

USTB

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield

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