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Compare ISEC vs. GOVT
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 iShares Enhanced Cash ETF (ISEC) and the SPDR S&P/ASX Iboxx Australian Government Bond ETF (GOVT). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
ISEC | GOVT | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 6 | 4 |
Median incremental investment | $2,993.50 | $125.75 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $16,436.66 | $3,399.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
ISEC | GOVT | |
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Strategy | 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 366.04m in AUM and 11 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. | 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. |
Top 3 holdings | RBC MONEY MARKET 11AM (13.55 %) UNITED OVERSEAS BANK LTD (SYDNEY B (5.02 %) NORFINA LTD (2.81 %) | Australia (Commonwealth of) 2.75% (3.02 %) Australia (Commonwealth of) 2.75% (2.97 %) Australia (Commonwealth of) 3.25% (2.94 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.33 %) Communication Services (0.87 %) Consumer Discretionary (0.67 %) | |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.12 % | 0.1 % |
Key Summary
ISEC | GOVT | |
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Issuer | iShares | SPDR |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX Bank Bill Index - AUD | S&P/ASX iBoxx Australian & State Governments 0+ Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Gross |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.12 % | 0.1 % |
Price | $100.53 | $24.72 |
Size | $367.931 million | $68.469 million |
10Y return | N/A | -4.04 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.03 % | 1.77 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 06/06/2017 | 27/07/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ISEC | GOVT | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 6 | 4 |
Median incremental investment | $2,993.50 | $125.75 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $16,436.66 | $3,399.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
ISEC | GOVT | |
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ISEC | GOVT |
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Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |