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Compare WVOL vs. VGB

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

iShares MSCI World Ex Aust Minimum Volatility ETF

ASX

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Overview
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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

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

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

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

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

Pros

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Lower management fee

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

WVOL

VGB

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