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Compare VGE vs. BOND
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 FTSE Emerging Markets Shares ETF (VGE) and the SPDR S&P/ASX Australian Bond Fund (BOND). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGE | BOND | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 896 | 12 |
Median incremental investment | $1,093.50 | $520.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,042.66 | $865.26 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VGE | BOND | |
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Strategy | Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets Shares ETF seeks to follow the performance of the FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap China A Inclusion Index in Australian dollars before considering fees, expenses, and tax. It tracks the index's performance with dividends reinvested. | BOND.AX was created on 2012-07-26 by SPDR. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The SPDR S&P/ASX Australian Bond Fund seeks to closely track, before fees and expenses, the returns of the S&P/ASX Australian Fixed Interest Index. |
Top 3 holdings | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (4.80 %) Tencent Holdings Ltd. (3.68 %) Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (2.83 %) | Australia (Commonwealth of) 4.5% (2.13 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (18.89 %) Financials (15.91 %) Information Technology (14.87 %) | |
Top 3 countries | China (28.87 %) India (24.00 %) Taiwan (19.40 %) | |
Management fee | 0.48 % | 0.24 % |
Key Summary
VGE | BOND | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | SPDR |
Tracking index | FTSE Custom Emerging Markets All Cap China A Inclusion Index | S&P/ASX Australian Fixed Interest Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.48 % | 0.24 % |
Price | $80.07 | $25.08 |
Size | N/A | $40.041 million |
10Y return | 42.83 % | -4.38 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.29 % | 1.19 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 21/11/2013 | 27/07/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGE | BOND | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 896 | 12 |
Median incremental investment | $1,093.50 | $520.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,042.66 | $865.26 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGE | BOND | |
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VGE | BOND |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |