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Compare GOVT vs. GGUS
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 Geared Us Equity Fund Currency Hedged (Hedgefund) (GGUS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
GOVT | GGUS | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 5 | 236 |
Median incremental investment | $123.50 | $1,028.88 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,028.60 | $2,998.38 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
GOVT | GGUS | |
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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. | GGUS.AX was created on 2015-08-17 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The Fund provides investors with a simple way to obtain a cost-effective geared exposure to the returns of the U.S. sharemarket, hedged to Australian Dollars. |
Top 3 holdings | Australia (Commonwealth of) 4.5% (2.63 %) Australia (Commonwealth of) 4.75% (2.58 %) Australia (Commonwealth of) 1% (2.57 %) | ISHARES CORE S&P 500 ETF (216.81 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (93.01 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (-209.83 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (83.88 %) Communication Services (16.12 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (99.40 %) Switzerland (0.28 %) Netherlands (0.13 %) | |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.8 % |
Key Summary
GOVT | GGUS | |
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Issuer | SPDR | BetaShares |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX Government Bond Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.8 % |
Price | $24.15 | $45.43 |
Size | $53.257 million | $269.241 million |
10Y return | -7.40 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.66 % | 1.85 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 27/07/2012 | 18/08/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
GOVT | GGUS | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 5 | 236 |
Median incremental investment | $123.50 | $1,028.88 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,028.60 | $2,998.38 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
GOVT | GGUS | |
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GOVT | GGUS |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |