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SPDR S&P/ASX Australian Government Bond Fund

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Overview
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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 Russell Investments Australian Semi-Government Bond ETF (RSM). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

GOVT

RSM

Popularity

Low

N/A

Pearlers invested

5

0

Median incremental investment

$123.50

$0

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

N/A

Median total investment

$2,028.60

$0

Average age group

> 35

N/A


Key Summary

GOVT

RSM

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.

RSM.AX was created on 2012-03-08 by Russell. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The Fund aims to provide a total return before costs and tax, in line with the DBIQ 0-5 year Australian Semi-Government Bond Index over the long term.

Top 3 holdings

Australia (Commonwealth of) 4.5% (2.63 %)

Australia (Commonwealth of) 4.75% (2.58 %)

Australia (Commonwealth of) 1% (2.57 %)

Tasmanian Public Finance Corporation 2% (8.45 %)

Tasmanian Public Finance Corporation 3.25% (8.44 %)

Queensland Treasury Corporation 2.5% (8.43 %)

Top 3 industries

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.1 %

0.26 %


Key Summary

GOVT

RSM

Issuer

SPDR

Russell

Tracking index

S&P/ASX Government Bond Index - AUD

DBIQ 0-5 year Australian Semi-Government Bond Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.1 %

0.26 %

Price

$24.15

$20.27

Size

$53.257 million

$61.787 million

10Y return

-7.40 %

-2.83 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

1.66 %

1.45 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

27/07/2012

13/03/2012

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

GOVT

RSM

Popularity

Low

N/A

Pearlers invested

5

0

Median incremental investment

$123.50

$0

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

N/A

Median total investment

$2,028.60

$0

Average age group

> 35

N/A


Pros and Cons

GOVT

RSM

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Lower price growth

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

GOVT

RSM

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield

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