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Compare GOVT vs. MVW
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 Iboxx Australian Government Bond ETF (GOVT) and the VanEck Australian Equal Weight ETF (MVW). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
GOVT | MVW | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 4 | 264 |
Median incremental investment | $125.75 | $843.50 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,379.75 | $4,591.38 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
GOVT | MVW | |
|---|---|---|
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 67.54m in AUM and 115 holdings. The 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. | The fund seeks to track the performance of the MVIS Australia Equal Weight Index before additional fees. |
Top 3 holdings | Australia (Commonwealth of) 2.75% (3.02 %) Australia (Commonwealth of) 2.75% (2.96 %) Australia (Commonwealth of) 3.25% (2.93 %) | Northern Star Resources Ltd (1.88 %) Evolution Mining Ltd (1.81 %) South32 Ltd (1.78 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (32.40 %) Energy (30.06 %) Consumer Staples (19.56 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (97.03 %) United States (2.97 %) | |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.35 % |
Key Summary
GOVT | MVW | |
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Issuer | SPDR | VanEck |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX iBoxx Australian & State Governments 0+ Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Gross | MVIS Australia Equal Weight Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.35 % |
Price | $24.64 | $38.21 |
Size | $68.458 million | $3.209 billion |
10Y return | -3.37 % | 74.95 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.77 % | 3.59 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 27/07/2012 | 06/03/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
GOVT | MVW | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 4 | 264 |
Median incremental investment | $125.75 | $843.50 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,379.75 | $4,591.38 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
GOVT | MVW | |
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GOVT | MVW |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
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 |