Vanguard Australian Government Bond Index ETF (ASX:VGB)

The Vanguard VGB ETF provides investors with exposure to a portfolio of Australian Commonwealth Government bonds, state government bonds and bonds from treasury corporations.

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VGB share price and fees

VGB fees

ASX ticker code: VGB
Yearly fee (MER): 0.20%
FUM: $690.48 million
Monthly spread: 0.07%
Data Last Updated: July 2022

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Fee comparison

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What does the VGB ASX ETF invest in?

The VGB ETF invests in a small group of Australian government and government-related bonds. In this instance, ‘government-related’ typically refers to state government bonds. The holdings in this ETF are of a very high quality, with a weighted average credit quality of AAA.

What do investors use the VGB ETF for?

The VGB ETF could be used by investors when building out the core of a diversified investment portfolio. It may also be used by investors seeking a regular income stream from relatively safe assets, or those looking to diversify an equity portfolio.

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VGB PDS

The Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) explains the fees, tax status and some of the risks.

VGB literature

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VGB holdings

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ASX: VGB’s dividend 2021

VGB dividend yield

Last 12m yield: 0.74%

When does VGB pay a dividend?

VGB dividend reinvestment plan (DRP)

Warnings we apply to the VGB ETF

VGB tax domicile

Fixed interest – Australia sector data

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How VGB compares:

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Sector information is recorded based on the last 12-month returns to July 2022. Refer to the Issuer’s website, speak to your financial adviser and always the fund’s Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) before choosing an ETF for its dividend yield, past returns or fees. Past performance can be a poor indicator of future performance. 

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