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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 Vanguard All-World Ex-US Shares Index ETF (VEU). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VGB

VEU

Popularity

Low

Medium

Pearlers invested

102

2,316

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$1,200.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,638.68

$4,408.60

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Key Summary

VGB

VEU

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.

Vanguard All-World ex-U.S. Shares Index ETF seeks to track the return of the FTSE All-World ex-US Index before accounting for fees, expenses, and tax. It aims to provide exposure to both the developed and emerging markets with the fund.

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 %)

Nestle SA (1.31 %)

ASML Holding NV (1.00 %)

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (0.98 %)

Top 3 industries

Financials (17.94 %)

Industrials (12.80 %)

Consumer Discretionary (10.11 %)

Top 3 countries

Japan (15.79 %)

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (8.85 %)

China (8.33 %)

Management fee

0.2 %

0.08 %


Key Summary

VGB

VEU

Issuer

Vanguard

Vanguard

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD

FTSE All-World ex US Index

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.2 %

0.08 %

Price

$46.16

$93.80

Size

$4.560 million

$18.195 million

10Y return

-6.29 %

60.12 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

1.84 %

2.74 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

30/04/2012

08/05/2009

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VGB

VEU

Popularity

Low

Medium

Pearlers invested

102

2,316

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$1,200.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,638.68

$4,408.60

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

VGB

VEU

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

VGB

VEU

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower exposure to US market

Higher exposure to US market

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield

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