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Compare VGB vs. VLUE
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 VanEck MSCI International Value ETF (VLUE). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGB | VLUE | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 105 | 25 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,005.30 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,816.23 | $3,846.08 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VGB | VLUE | |
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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. 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. | VLUE.AX was created on 2021-03-08 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. VLUE.AX gives investors a diversified portfolio of 250 international developed market large- and mid-cap companies, with high value scores as calculated by MSCI at each rebalance. |
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 %) | Cisco Systems Inc (3.66 %) International Business Machines Corp (2.60 %) AT&T Inc (2.37 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (49.78 %) Communication Services (20.21 %) Consumer Discretionary (9.49 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (44.95 %) Japan (21.76 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (7.35 %) | |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.4 % |
Key Summary
VGB | VLUE | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | VanEck |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD | MSCI World ex Australia Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.4 % |
Price | $46.57 | $28.28 |
Size | $4.506 million | $312.731 million |
10Y return | -6.35 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.84 % | 2.00 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 30/04/2012 | 09/03/2021 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGB | VLUE | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 105 | 25 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,005.30 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,816.23 | $3,846.08 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGB | VLUE | |
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VGB | VLUE |
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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 |