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Compare VAF vs. GGOV
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 Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF (VAF) and the BetaShares Us Treasury Bond 20+Yr ETF - Ccy Hedged (GGOV). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAF | GGOV | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 206 | 20 |
Median incremental investment | $1,020.71 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,520.10 | $5,544.63 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAF | GGOV | |
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Strategy | VAF.AX was created on 2012-10-29 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index before taking into account fees, expenses and tax. | GGOV.AX was created on 2020-05-07 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. GGOV.AX aims to track the performance of an index (before fees and expenses) that provides exposure to a portfolio of high-quality, long-dated, income-producing bonds issued by some of the largest developed economies in the world, hedged into AUD. |
Top 3 holdings | Australia Government Bond 4.25 2026-04-21 (2.95 %) Australia Government Bond 3.25 2025-04-21 (2.84 %) Australia Government Bond 0.25 2024-11-21 (2.73 %) | USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (0 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (0 %) CAD - CANADA DOLLAR (0 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (66.21 %) Communication Services (33.79 %) | |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.19 % |
Key Summary
VAF | GGOV | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD | S&P G7 Sovereign Duration-Capped 20+ Year AUD Hedged Bond Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.19 % |
Price | $45.82 | $13.54 |
Size | $6.639 million | $263.210 million |
10Y return | -9.73 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.19 % | 2.42 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 31/10/2012 | 11/05/2020 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAF | GGOV | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 206 | 20 |
Median incremental investment | $1,020.71 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,520.10 | $5,544.63 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAF | GGOV | |
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VAF | GGOV |
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Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |