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Compare VAP 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 Vanguard Australian Property Securities Index ETF (VAP) 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
VAP | GOVT | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 797 | 5 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $127.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $2,744.00 | $2,025.24 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAP | GOVT | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | VAP seeks to track the performance of the S&P/ASX 300 A-REIT Index before considering any additional expenses. | 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 | Goodman Group (27.19 %) Scentre Group (11.28 %) Stockland (7.79 %) | Australia (Commonwealth of) 4.5% (2.65 %) Australia (Commonwealth of) 4.75% (2.60 %) Australia (Commonwealth of) 1% (2.58 %) |
Top 3 industries | Real Estate (99.39 %) Other (0.61 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (99.61 %) France (0.39 %) | |
Management fee | 0.23 % | 0.1 % |
Key Summary
VAP | GOVT | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | SPDR |
Tracking index | S&P ASX 300 / A-REIT -SEC | S&P/ASX Government Bond Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.23 % | 0.1 % |
Price | $97.31 | $24.21 |
Size | N/A | $54.375 million |
10Y return | 33.46 % | -8.74 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.40 % | 1.69 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 15/10/2010 | 27/07/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAP | GOVT | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 797 | 5 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $127.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $2,744.00 | $2,025.24 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAP | GOVT | |
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VAP | GOVT |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |