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Compare VGB vs. YMAX

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

Vanguard Australian Government Bond Index ETF

ASX

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Buy

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 Betashares Aus Top 20 Eqy Yield Max Complex ETF (YMAX). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VGB

YMAX

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

182

95

Median incremental investment

$978.66

$1,036.39

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,098.52

$3,282.40

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

VGB

YMAX

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 4.58m 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.

YMAX.AX was created on 2012-11-22 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The ETF currently has 682.27m in AUM and 20 holdings. YMAX.AX aims to generate attractive quarterly income and reduce the volatility of portfolio returns by implementing an equity income investment strategy over a portfolio of the 20 largest blue-chip shares listed on the ASX. YMAX.AX does not aim to track an 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 %)

ALL AU 09/17/26 C65 (0 %)

AS51 09/17/26 C9175 (0 %)

ANZ AU 09/17/26 C38.5 (0 %)

Top 3 industries

Financials (44.88 %)

Materials (16.70 %)

Consumer Discretionary (8.57 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (100.00 %)

Management fee

0.2 %

0.76 %

Key Summary

VGB

YMAX

Issuer

Vanguard

BetaShares

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.2 %

0.76 %

Price

$45.62

$7.46

Size

$4.540 million

$684.233 million

10Y return

-10.57 %

-17.66 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.14 %

7.89 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

30/04/2012

26/11/2012

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

VGB

YMAX

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

182

95

Median incremental investment

$978.66

$1,036.39

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,098.52

$3,282.40

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

VGB

YMAX

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

VGB

YMAX

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield