RSM vs VGB - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing RSM and VGB. VGB has the lower management fee at 0.16% a year, RSM has the higher 10 years return at 1.7% a year, and RSM offers the higher at 3.95%.

Lower fee

VGB 0.16% p.a.

Higher 10 years return

RSM 1.7% p.a.

Higher yield

RSM 3.95%

Lower volatility

RSM 3.5% (10y)

Larger fund

VGB $1.4bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	RSM Russell Investments Australian Semi-Government Bond ETF	VGB Vanguard Australian Government Bond Index ETF
Snapshot
Provider	—	Vanguard
Tracks index	—	Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index
Categories	Bonds, AU	AU, Bonds
Listed since	—	2012 (14 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$62m	$1.4bn
Cost & income
Management fee	0.26%	0.16%
Dividend yield	3.95%	3.27%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	20%	25%
Tax drag	1.74%	1.65%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	0.6% net	0.7% net
3-year return	3.6% net	3.2% net
5-year return	0.5% net	-0.6% net
10-year return	1.7% net	1.3% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	3.5%	4.3%
Volatility (5y)	4.6%	5.8%
Volatility (10y)	3.5%	4.8%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	—
Bid/ask spread	—	—

marks the strongest fund in each row. “net” shows the after-tax return at your selected bracket. “—” means we don’t have that data point yet.

Each fund at a glance

RSM Russell Investments Australian Semi-Government Bond ETF

Low-cost: a 0.26% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
Pays a useful 3.95% income yield.

Has lagged most peers over 10 years (96th of 108).

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VGB Vanguard Australian Government Bond Index ETF

Low-cost: a 0.16% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
Low volatility (4.84% over 10 years) for a smoother ride.

Has lagged most peers over 10 years (102nd of 108).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between RSM vs VGB?

RSM and VGB are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. VGB carries the lower management fee (0.16%). Over 10 years, RSM has delivered the higher total return (1.7% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - RSM vs VGB?

VGB has the lower management fee at 0.16% a year, versus RSM 0.26%.

Which has performed higher - RSM vs VGB?

Over the past 10 years, RSM has delivered the higher total return at 1.7% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

RSM pays the higher at 3.95%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

VGB is the larger fund by assets ($1.4bn). Larger funds are typically more liquid and trade on tighter spreads.

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General information only, generated from each fund's published data — not personal financial advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Consider your own circumstances or seek licensed advice before investing.