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Compare VGE vs. ILB
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 Bloomberg AusBond Government Inflation (ILB). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGE | ILB | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 887 | 8 |
Median incremental investment | $1,093.50 | $1,363.22 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $3,077.24 | $4,262.58 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VGE | ILB | |
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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. | ILB.AX was created on 2012-03-12 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the Bloomberg AusBond Inflation Government 0+ Yr Index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of a segment of the Australian bond market comprised of inflation-linked fixed income securities. |
Top 3 holdings | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (4.80 %) Tencent Holdings Ltd. (3.68 %) Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (2.83 %) | AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (17.85 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (16.44 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (15.04 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (18.89 %) Financials (15.91 %) Information Technology (14.87 %) | Other (99.80 %) Communication Services (0.20 %) |
Top 3 countries | China (28.87 %) India (24.00 %) Taiwan (19.40 %) | |
Management fee | 0.48 % | 0.18 % |
Key Summary
VGE | ILB | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | iShares |
Tracking index | FTSE Custom Emerging Markets All Cap China A Inclusion Index | Bloomberg AusBond Inflation Government (0+Y) Index - AUD-Australian Dollar |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.48 % | 0.18 % |
Price | $80.58 | $125.37 |
Size | N/A | $871.952 million |
10Y return | 50.36 % | 11.06 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.29 % | 1.14 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 21/11/2013 | 14/03/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGE | ILB | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 887 | 8 |
Median incremental investment | $1,093.50 | $1,363.22 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $3,077.24 | $4,262.58 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGE | ILB | |
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VGE | ILB |
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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 |