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Compare VGS 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 MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS) and the iShares Government Inflation ETF (ILB). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGS | ILB | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 13,603 | 10 |
Median incremental investment | $1,064.03 | $1,304.84 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $3,603.60 | $1,981.12 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VGS | ILB | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS) seeks to track the performance of the MSCI World ex-Australia index before account fees, expenses and taxes. The index tracks the large and mid-cap stocks from 22 developed markets including the US, UK, Japan, Canada, France, Germany and Israel. | ILB.AX was created on 2012-03-12 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 905.38m in AUM and 11 holdings. 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 | Apple Inc. (5.40 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.13 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) | AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (18.44 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (15.67 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (14.26 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) | Other (99.80 %) Communication Services (0.20 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (72.93 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) | |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.18 % |
Key Summary
VGS | ILB | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | iShares |
Tracking index | MSCI WorldexAustralia Index - AUD | Bloomberg AusBond Inflation Government (0+Y) Index - AUD-Australian Dollar |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.18 % |
Price | $138.60 | $123.82 |
Size | N/A | $910.079 million |
10Y return | 142.22 % | 4.16 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.36 % | 1.16 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 20/11/2014 | 14/03/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGS | ILB | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 13,603 | 10 |
Median incremental investment | $1,064.03 | $1,304.84 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $3,603.60 | $1,981.12 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGS | ILB | |
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VGS | ILB |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |