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Compare VBND vs. RCB

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

Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond Index (Hedged) ETF

ASX

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Overview
Performance

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 Global Aggregate Bond Index (Hedged) ETF (VBND) and the Russell Investments Australian Select Corporate Bond ETF (RCB). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VBND

RCB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

147

9

Median incremental investment

$1,027.97

$660.18

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$2,112.50

$2,499.78

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

VBND

RCB

Strategy

VBND.AX was created on 2017-10-10 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond Index (Hedged) ETF seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Float-Adjusted and Scaled Index hedged into Australian dollars before taking into account fees, expenses and tax

RCB.AX was created on 2012-03-08 by Russell. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The Fund aims to provide a total return before costs and tax, in line with DBIQ 0-4 year Investment Grade Australian Corporate Bond Index over the long term

Top 3 holdings

United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.25 2024-12-31 (0.39 %)

United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.5 2024-11-30 (0.37 %)

Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro 3.4 2025-03-28 (0.33 %)

Westpac Banking Corp. 5% (13.86 %)

Top 3 industries

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.2 %

0.28 %

Key Summary

VBND

RCB

Issuer

Vanguard

Russell

Tracking index

Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Float Adjusted Index - AUD

DBIQ 0-4 year Investment Grade Australian Corporate Bond Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.2 %

0.28 %

Price

$42.25

$20.49

Size

$4.236 million

$301.926 million

10Y return

N/A

0.29 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

3.71 %

2.52 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

12/10/2017

13/03/2012

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

VBND

RCB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

147

9

Median incremental investment

$1,027.97

$660.18

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$2,112.50

$2,499.78

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

VBND

RCB

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Lower price growth

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

VBND

RCB

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield