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Compare GOVT vs. VISM
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 MSCI International Small Companies Index ETF (VISM). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
GOVT | VISM | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 5 | 262 |
Median incremental investment | $123.50 | $1,105.07 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,028.60 | $2,561.14 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
GOVT | VISM | |
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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. | Vanguard MSCI International Small Companies Index ETF aims to track the returns and performance of the MSCI World ex-Australia Small Cap Index before considering fees, expenses, and tax. It tracks the performance of the index with dividends reinvested. |
Top 3 holdings | Australia (Commonwealth of) 4.5% (2.63 %) Australia (Commonwealth of) 4.75% (2.58 %) Australia (Commonwealth of) 1% (2.57 %) | Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (0.20 %) United Therapeutics Corp. (0.20 %) Axon Enterprise Inc. (0.19 %) |
Top 3 industries | Industrials (19.35 %) Financials (14.55 %) Consumer Discretionary (12.64 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (62.44 %) Japan (12.99 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (5.56 %) | |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.32 % |
Key Summary
GOVT | VISM | |
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Issuer | SPDR | Vanguard |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX Government Bond Index - AUD | MSCI World ex AU Small Cap |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.32 % |
Price | $24.15 | $69.22 |
Size | $53.257 million | N/A |
10Y return | -7.40 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.66 % | 4.37 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 27/07/2012 | 13/11/2018 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
GOVT | VISM | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 5 | 262 |
Median incremental investment | $123.50 | $1,105.07 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,028.60 | $2,561.14 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
GOVT | VISM | |
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GOVT | VISM |
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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 |