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Compare GOVT vs. ISEC
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 ETF (GOVT) and the iShares Enhanced Cash ETF (ISEC). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
GOVT | ISEC | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 4 | 2 |
Median incremental investment | $127.00 | $1,096.75 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,390.75 | $1,059.24 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
GOVT | ISEC | |
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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 ETF currently has 58.42m in AUM and 111 holdings. The SPDR S&P/ASX Australian Government Bond ETF seeks to closely track, before fees and expenses, the returns of the S&P/ASX Government Bond Index. | ISEC.AX was created on 2017-06-02 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. The ETF currently has 289.71m in AUM and 19 holdings. The Fund aims to provide investors with performance, before fees and expenses, in excess of the performance of an index comprised of Australian bank bills. |
Top 3 holdings | Australia (Commonwealth of) 4.5% (2.51 %) Australia (Commonwealth of) 1% (2.48 %) Australia (Commonwealth of) 1.25% (2.42 %) | RBC MONEY MARKET 11AM (12.94 %) UNITED OVERSEAS BANK LTD (SYDNEY B (6.91 %) BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA (SYDNEY BRANCH (4.65 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.33 %) Communication Services (0.87 %) Consumer Discretionary (0.67 %) | |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.12 % |
Key Summary
GOVT | ISEC | |
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Issuer | SPDR | iShares |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX Government Bond Index - AUD | S&P/ASX Bank Bill Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.12 % |
Price | $24.66 | $100.88 |
Size | $58.109 million | $286.912 million |
10Y return | -5.70 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.74 % | 2.28 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 27/07/2012 | 06/06/2017 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
GOVT | ISEC | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 4 | 2 |
Median incremental investment | $127.00 | $1,096.75 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,390.75 | $1,059.24 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
GOVT | ISEC | |
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GOVT | ISEC |
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Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |