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Compare WVOL vs. VGB
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 iShares MSCI World Ex Aust Minimum Volatility ETF (WVOL) and the Vanguard Australian Government Bond Index ETF (VGB). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
WVOL | VGB | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 5 | 109 |
Median incremental investment | $3,504.92 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,901.94 | $1,744.18 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
WVOL | VGB | |
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Strategy | WVOL.AX was created on 2016-10-11 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The ETF currently has 122.59m in AUM and 381 holdings. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the MSCI World Minimum Volatility (AUD) Index, before fees and expenses. | VGB.AX was created on 2012-04-24 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. 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. |
Top 3 holdings | T MOBILE US INC (1.44 %) JOHNSON & JOHNSON (1.18 %) BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC CLASS B (1.05 %) | 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 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (20.44 %) Health Care (14.89 %) Consumer Staples (10.76 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (66.44 %) Japan (10.77 %) Canada (4.58 %) | |
Management fee | 0.3 % | 0.2 % |
Key Summary
WVOL | VGB | |
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Issuer | iShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | MSCI World Minimum Volatility (AUD) Index - AUD | Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.3 % | 0.2 % |
Price | $43.38 | $47.14 |
Size | $82.093 million | $4.506 million |
10Y return | N/A | -4.48 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.73 % | 1.85 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 14/10/2016 | 30/04/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
WVOL | VGB | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 5 | 109 |
Median incremental investment | $3,504.92 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,901.94 | $1,744.18 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
WVOL | VGB | |
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WVOL | VGB |
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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 |