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Compare GOVT vs. BEAR
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 SPDR S&P/ASX Australian Government Bond Fund (GOVT) and the BetaShares Australian Equities Bear (Hedge Fund) (BEAR). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
GOVT | BEAR | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 5 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $123.50 | $1,175.25 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,028.60 | $2,294.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
GOVT | BEAR | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | GOVT.AX was created on 2012-07-26 by SPDR. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The SPDR S&P/ASX Australian Government Bond Fund seeks to closely track, before fees and expenses, the returns of the S&P/ASX Government Bond Index. | BEAR.AX was created on 2012-07-06 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. BEAR.AX seeks to generate returns that are negatively correlated to the returns of the Australian sharemarket. The Fund expects to generate a positive return when the S&P/ASX Accumulation 200 Index falls (and a negative return when the index rises). |
Top 3 holdings | Australia (Commonwealth of) 4.5% (2.63 %) Australia (Commonwealth of) 4.75% (2.58 %) Australia (Commonwealth of) 1% (2.57 %) | SPI 200 FUTURES SEP24 (0 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (47.09 %) BETASHARES AUS HIGH INTEREST ETF (29.63 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (79.79 %) Communication Services (20.21 %) | |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.1 % | 1.38 % |
Key Summary
GOVT | BEAR | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | SPDR | BetaShares |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX Government Bond Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 1.38 % |
Price | $24.15 | $7.75 |
Size | $53.257 million | $50.162 million |
10Y return | -7.40 % | -55.97 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.66 % | 0.28 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 27/07/2012 | 09/07/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
GOVT | BEAR | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 5 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $123.50 | $1,175.25 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,028.60 | $2,294.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
GOVT | BEAR | |
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Cons |
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GOVT | BEAR |
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Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |