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Compare VGB vs. VNGS

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

Vanguard Australian Government Bond Index ETF

ASX

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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 Vaughan Nelson Glb Equity Smid Fund - Active ETF (VNGS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VGB

VNGS

Popularity

Low

N/A

Pearlers invested

131

0

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$0

Median investment frequency

Monthly

N/A

Median total investment

$2,076.36

$0

Average age group

> 35

N/A

Key Summary

VGB

VNGS

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.

VNGS.AX was created on 2022-06-01 by Vaughan. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on extended market equity. The Fund aims to outperform the MSCI ACWI SMID Cap Index (after fees and expenses and before taxes) on a rolling five-year basis.

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 %)

Element Solutions Inc (2.96 %)

Wise PLC Class A (2.88 %)

Deutsche Post AG (2.86 %)

Top 3 industries

Industrials (30.86 %)

Financials (18.02 %)

Other (13.83 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (58.61 %)

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (11.67 %)

Japan (4.24 %)

Management fee

0.2 %

1.12 %

Key Summary

VGB

VNGS

Issuer

Vanguard

Vaughan

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD

MSCI ACWI SMID Cap Index

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.2 %

1.12 %

Price

$47.19

$3.55

Size

$4.700 million

$36.520 million

10Y return

-4.28 %

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.04 %

1.13 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

30/04/2012

31/05/2022

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

VGB

VNGS

Popularity

Low

N/A

Pearlers invested

131

0

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$0

Median investment frequency

Monthly

N/A

Median total investment

$2,076.36

$0

Average age group

> 35

N/A

Pros and Cons

VGB

VNGS

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

VGB

VNGS

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

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield