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Compare GOVT vs. ALFA
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 State Street SPDR S&P/ASX Iboxx Aus Government Bond ETF (GOVT) and the VanEck Australian Long Short Complex ETF (ALFA). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
GOVT | ALFA | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 4 | 16 |
Median incremental investment | $133.75 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $3,264.25 | $1,972.49 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
GOVT | ALFA | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | GOVT.AX was created on 2012-07-26 by SPDR. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 132.25m in AUM and 120 holdings. The State Street SPDR S&P/ASX iBoxx Australian Government Bond ETF seeks to closely track, before fees and expenses, the returns of the S&P/ASX iBoxx Australian & State Governments 0+ Index. | ALFA.AX was created on 2025-01-21 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on long/short alternatives. The Fund aims to outperform the S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index (Benchmark) over the medium to long term after fees and other costs. There is no guarantee that this objective will be achieved. |
Top 3 holdings | Australia (Commonwealth of) 2.75% (3.14 %) Australia (Commonwealth of) 2.75% (3.10 %) Australia (Commonwealth of) 3.25% (3.03 %) | Woolworths Group Ltd (5.47 %) BHP Group Ltd (5.30 %) Telstra Group Ltd (5.24 %) |
Top 3 industries | ||
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.39 % |
Key Summary
GOVT | ALFA | |
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Issuer | SPDR | VanEck |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX iBoxx Australian & State Governments 0+ Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Gross | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.39 % |
Price | $23.78 | $23.10 |
Size | $144.540 million | $36.648 million |
10Y return | -8.99 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.85 % | 0.70 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 27/07/2012 | 22/01/2025 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
GOVT | ALFA | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 4 | 16 |
Median incremental investment | $133.75 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $3,264.25 | $1,972.49 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
GOVT | ALFA | |
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GOVT | ALFA |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |