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Compare VGB vs. WEMG
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 SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Carbon Aware ETF (WEMG). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGB | WEMG | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 167 | 6 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $3,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,666.80 | $8,761.20 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VGB | WEMG | |
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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 4.7m in AUM and 163 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. | WEMG.AX was created on 2013-11-11 by SPDR. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The ETF currently has 29.37m in AUM and 990 holdings. The SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Carbon Aware ETF seeks to closely track, before fees and expenses, the returns of the S&P Emerging LargeMidCap Carbon Aware Index. |
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 %) | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (8.46 %) Alibaba Group Holding Ltd Ordinary Shares (4.26 %) NetEase Inc Ordinary Shares (1.58 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (52.76 %) Other (31.65 %) Financials (10.20 %) | |
Top 3 countries | China (30.97 %) Taiwan (23.47 %) India (20.15 %) | |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.35 % |
Key Summary
VGB | WEMG | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | SPDR |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD | S&P Emerging LargeMidCap Carbon Aware Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.35 % |
Price | $46.30 | $29.40 |
Size | $4.630 million | $30.009 million |
10Y return | -5.30 % | 81.93 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.06 % | 2.68 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 30/04/2012 | 04/11/2013 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGB | WEMG | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 167 | 6 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $3,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,666.80 | $8,761.20 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGB | WEMG | |
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VGB | WEMG |
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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 |