Compare AU
Compare VGB vs. VISM
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 MSCI International Small Companies Index ETF (VISM). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGB | VISM | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 103 | 261 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,127.27 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,620.15 | $2,607.39 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VGB | VISM | |
|---|---|---|
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 MSCI International Small Companies Index ETF aims to track the returns and performance of the MSCI World ex-Australia Small Cap Index before considering fees, expenses, and tax. It tracks the performance of the index with dividends reinvested. |
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 %) | Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (0.20 %) United Therapeutics Corp. (0.20 %) Axon Enterprise Inc. (0.19 %) |
Top 3 industries | Industrials (19.35 %) Financials (14.55 %) Consumer Discretionary (12.64 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (62.44 %) Japan (12.99 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (5.56 %) | |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.32 % |
Key Summary
VGB | VISM | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD | MSCI World ex AU Small Cap |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.32 % |
Price | $46.43 | $70.35 |
Size | $4.560 million | N/A |
10Y return | -6.60 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.84 % | 4.29 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 30/04/2012 | 13/11/2018 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGB | VISM | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 103 | 261 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,127.27 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,620.15 | $2,607.39 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGB | VISM | |
|---|---|---|
Pros |
|
|
Cons |
|
|
VGB | VISM |
|---|---|
Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |