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Compare VGB vs. VHY

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

Vanguard Australian Government Bond Index ETF

ASX

Buy

Buy

Overview
Performance

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 Australian Shares High Yield ETF (VHY). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VGB

VHY

Popularity

Low

Medium

Pearlers invested

131

2,179

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$1,003.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,076.36

$2,309.27

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

VGB

VHY

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 4.72m in AUM and 157 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.

VHY.AX was created on 2011-05-23 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on high dividend yield equity. The ETF currently has 5458.7m in AUM and 77 holdings. Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF seeks to track the return of the FTSE Australia High Dividend Yield Index before taking into account fees, expenses and tax.

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 %)

BHP Group Ltd. (10.26 %)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (9.79 %)

National Australia Bank Ltd. (6.83 %)

Top 3 industries

Financials (40.37 %)

Materials (23.34 %)

Energy (10.73 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (99.89 %)

China (0.11 %)

Management fee

0.2 %

0.25 %

Key Summary

VGB

VHY

Issuer

Vanguard

Vanguard

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD

FTSE Australia High Dividend Yield Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.2 %

0.25 %

Price

$47.19

$79.63

Size

$4.700 million

$5.598 billion

10Y return

-4.28 %

34.46 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.04 %

5.39 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

30/04/2012

26/05/2011

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

VGB

VHY

Popularity

Low

Medium

Pearlers invested

131

2,179

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$1,003.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,076.36

$2,309.27

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

VGB

VHY

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

VGB

VHY

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield