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Compare GOVT vs. VGB
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 Vanguard Australian Government Bond Index ETF (VGB). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
GOVT | VGB | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 5 | 100 |
Median incremental investment | $123.50 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,028.60 | $1,877.18 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
GOVT | VGB | |
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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. | VGB.AX was created on 2012-04-24 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. Vanguard Australian Government Bond Index ETF seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index before taking into account fees, expenses and tax. |
Top 3 holdings | Australia (Commonwealth of) 4.5% (2.63 %) Australia (Commonwealth of) 4.75% (2.58 %) Australia (Commonwealth of) 1% (2.57 %) | Australia Government Bond 3.25 2025-04-21 (3.58 %) Australia Government Bond 0.25 2024-11-21 (3.44 %) Australia Government Bond 4.25 2026-04-21 (3.39 %) |
Top 3 industries | ||
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.2 % |
Key Summary
GOVT | VGB | |
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Issuer | SPDR | Vanguard |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX Government Bond Index - AUD | Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.2 % |
Price | $24.15 | $46.48 |
Size | $53.257 million | $4.778 million |
10Y return | -7.40 % | -4.83 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.66 % | 1.80 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 27/07/2012 | 30/04/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
GOVT | VGB | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 5 | 100 |
Median incremental investment | $123.50 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,028.60 | $1,877.18 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
GOVT | VGB | |
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GOVT | VGB |
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Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |