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Compare VGB vs. XALG

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, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are VGB and XALG. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VGB

XALG

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

97

1

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Daily

Median total investment

$1,956.36

$1,012.61

Average age group

26 - 35

< 26


Key Summary

VGB

XALG

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.

XALG.AX was created on 2015-12-21 by Alphinity. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The Fund aims to outperform its benchmark after costs and over rolling three-year periods.

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 %)

Alphinity Global Equity Fund - Active ETF (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.2 %

0.75 %


Key Summary

VGB

XALG

Issuer

Vanguard

Alphinity

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.2 %

0.75 %

Price

$46.58

$12.30

Size

$4.694 million

N/A

10Y return

-4.14 %

N/A

Annual distribution/ dividend yield (5Y)

1.80 %

1.74 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

30/04/2012

16/01/2023

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VGB

XALG

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

97

1

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Daily

Median total investment

$1,956.36

$1,012.61

Average age group

26 - 35

< 26


Pros and Cons

VGB

XALG

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Lower price growth

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

VGB

XALG

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield

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