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Compare VGB vs. VHY
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 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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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VGB | VHY |
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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 |