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Compare REIT 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 FTSE Global Property (ex-AUS hedged) (REIT) and the SPDR S&P/ASX Australian Government Bond Fund (GOVT). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
REIT | GOVT | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 104 | 5 |
Median incremental investment | $835.54 | $123.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $1,168.56 | $2,037.00 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
REIT | GOVT | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | REIT.AX was created on 2019-03-29 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on real estate equity. REIT.AX seeks to provide investors with access to a diversified portfolio of international property securities | 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. |
Top 3 holdings | Prologis Inc (6.75 %) Equinix Inc (5.89 %) Welltower Inc (5.03 %) | Australia (Commonwealth of) 4.5% (2.66 %) Australia (Commonwealth of) 0.5% (2.57 %) Australia (Commonwealth of) 1% (2.52 %) |
Top 3 industries | Real Estate (100.00 %) Other (8.61 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (73.96 %) Japan (5.45 %) Singapore (3.61 %) | |
Management fee | 0.43 % | 0.1 % |
Key Summary
REIT | GOVT | |
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Issuer | VanEck | SPDR |
Tracking index | FTSE EPRA NAREIT Developed ex Australia Rental Hedged to AUD Index - AUD | S&P/ASX Government Bond Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.43 % | 0.1 % |
Price | $16.23 | $24.25 |
Size | $415.826 million | $51.814 million |
10Y return | N/A | -7.05 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.17 % | 1.66 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 02/04/2019 | 27/07/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
REIT | GOVT | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 104 | 5 |
Median incremental investment | $835.54 | $123.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $1,168.56 | $2,037.00 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
REIT | GOVT | |
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REIT | GOVT |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |