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Compare VIF vs. IGB
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 International Fixed Interest Index (Hedged) ETF (VIF) and the Bloomberg AusBond Treasury (IGB). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VIF | IGB | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 29 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $1,993.50 | $821.37 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $2,037.88 | $2,267.57 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VIF | IGB | |
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Strategy | VIF.AX was created on 2015-12-04 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. The Fund seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Corporate and Government-Related Scaled Index hedged into Australian dollars before taking into account fees, expenses and tax | IGB.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 an index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of the Australian bond market and is comprised of fixed income securities issued by the Australian Treasury. |
Top 3 holdings | United States Treasury Note/Bond 2.875 2032-05-15 (0.70 %) United Kingdom Gilt 0.25 2025-01-31 (0.44 %) United States Treasury Note/Bond 0.625 2030-08-15 (0.41 %) | AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (5.50 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (5.37 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (5.32 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.83 %) Communication Services (0.17 %) | |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.26 % |
Key Summary
VIF | IGB | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | iShares |
Tracking index | Bloomberg Barclays Global Treasury Index Hedged into Australian Dollars - AUD | Bloomberg AusBond Treasury (0+Y) |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.26 % |
Price | $39.19 | $98.59 |
Size | $2.323 million | $366.621 million |
10Y return | N/A | -6.72 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.05 % | 1.75 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/12/2015 | 14/03/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VIF | IGB | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 29 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $1,993.50 | $821.37 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $2,037.88 | $2,267.57 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VIF | IGB | |
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VIF | IGB |
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Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |